Newcastle can now enter immediate talks with James Tavernier as Rangers exit drama emerges

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Credit: Imago Wed 13 May 2026 20:29, UK Newcastle United could be set to sign their former defender James Tavernier this summer when he leaves Rangers on a free transfer.The 34-year-old has spent over a decade in Glasgow and was due to have his Ibrox send-off on Wednesday night against Hibernian. Rangers’ season has fallen apart in recent weeks, with Sunday’s defeat at Celtic Park confirming that they will end the season without a trophy, and this latest development will only intensify the pressure on Danny Rohl.Newcastle transfer chiefs could well immediately enter talks with Tavernier, with the right-back now unlikely to play a part in the final game of the season against Falkirk next week. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.

VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle United to ready James Tavernier moveFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider last month that Tavernier could join Tottenham this summer. There has been a suspicion that the right-back may want to return to St James’ Park in a more prominent role, especially with Kieran Trippier set to leave this summer.What Tavernier has said on Newcastle returnEddie Howe had been keen to keep Trippier at the club this summer, but the 35-year-old is keen to end his career elsewhere.With Newcastle set to lose the right-back’s experience, the manager may well look to an ideal replacement in Tavernier.

“With the clubs I was at, Newcastle and Wigan, it didn’t work out for me. The club have shown faith in me.” This summer, Newcastle could finally get the chance to provide that faith in Tavernier.