Rangers return for Nathan Patterson makes perfect sense as Everton struggles continue
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Credit: Imago Rangers return for Nathan Patterson makes perfect sense as Everton struggles continue Wed 6 May 2026 21:54, UK Rangers should look to re-sign right-back Nathan Patterson this summer as he struggles for game time at Everton despite their lack of depth in his position. Patterson is nearing the end of his fourth full season at Everton since an £11million move from Rangers in January 2022.He joined the Toffees as a highly-rated 20-year-old prospect, but has failed to ever build on those high hopes for his career on Merseyside.Rangers will be in the market for a new right-back this summer, and could do a lot worse than explore a move to take Patterson back to Ibrox.It looks as if Rangers’ transfer plans will be dictated by their league position this season, but signing the Scotland international seems realistic regardless of which European competition they qualify for. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom.
VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nathan Patterson move makes sense for Rangers as James Tavernier departsPatterson struggled with familiar injury issues in the early stages of the season, but has mostly continued to watch on since returning to full fitness in December.The 24-year-old has only made eight appearances in all competitions so far in 2025-26, with David Moyes regularly choosing a centre-back in Jake O’Brien to feature from the off instead of him.Patterson’s 2025-26 PL statsAppearances7Successful passes %76.2%Duels won per 907.5Duels won %60.6%Aerial duels won %77.8%Tackles per 903.75Recoveries per 905.25He was touted with a move back to Ibrox in January, but sources revealed to Football Insider that Rangers were not interested in Patterson at that moment in time due to the right-back options at Danny Rohl’s disposal.Patterson is out of contract at Everton next summer, and recent reports out of Scotland have claimed that he is stalling on signing a new deal ahead of the World Cup.He does not look to be in line for increased minutes under Moyes anytime soon, and they may even look to bolster their right back ranks this summer if European qualification is secured.Meanwhile, at Rangers, club captain Tavernier is set to leave when the season ends, while Max Aarons will be returning to his parent club Bournemouth and an Ibrox stay seems unlikely.They are clearly set to be in the market for a new right-back, and brokering a cut-price deal for Patterson would surely make a lot of sense for Rohl and co.What has Patterson said about leaving Everton this summer?Patterson made his aims for the remainder of the season pretty clear in a March interview with the Scottish Sun, saying: “I’m just looking to try to get some games now.“With injuries, you just have to get on with it and make sure that when you come back, you’re ready.“I feel really good now, I’m just looking forward to getting on the pitch. Obviously you want to play as much as you can, but it’s not really up to me, I can only do what I can do on the pitch.”He played twice for Scotland during that international break, but has since made just one substitute appearance for Everton, as he was thrown on late against Man City on Monday.The 24-year-old admitted in March that there was a discussion to be had between him and Moyes over his future at the club, and it is pretty obvious that he needs to move on this summer.
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