Steven Gerrard denies James Tavernier wanted by Southampton – reports

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Steven Gerrard has come out firing after reports linked Rangers’ James Tavernier with a move to Premier League Southampton. In an interview with The Sun, the Rangers manager insists the south coast club are not interested in his captain. Gerrard even claimed that he contacted Southampton himself about the rumoured interest. “They’re not looking,” said…

ideally we get into an auction, to maximise income. Start the bidding at £8M and see what happens. once we have the American in we will have two options at RB.

Fredo on the other hand, cannot be for sale until the summer. Need time for Hardie, and Rudden to come of age and a buy to support them

I get it’s a lot of money and we have back-up options at RB, but I don’t think we can underestimate, or even overestimate, just how important Tavernier is to us. Not only is he our captain, but his contribution is nothing short of immense. We shouldn’t be looking to sell him at all.