EXCLUSIVE: STEVEN GERRARD’S AL-ETTIFAQ WANT TO SIGN RANGERS DEFENDER

HITC is aware that James Tavernier, the captain of the Glasgow Rangers, is still being pursued by the

Saudi Pro League, which includes Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq.

The 32-year-old has accumulated an amazing 122 goals and 127 assists in all competitions from right-

back, solidifying his status as a Rangers icon throughout his time at Ibrox.

James Tavernier has 14 goals and eight assists this season, helping Philippe Clement’s team to the top of

the Scottish Premiership standings.

In addition, he scored the game’s lone goal to help Rangers defeat Aberdeen in the December League

Cup final.

James Tavernier and Steven Gerrard

HITC can reveal that Steven Gerrard, who tried to land Tavernier last summer, remains keen on luring

him to Al-Ettifaq. However, we also understand there is interest amongst the PIF-owned teams too.

Tavernier won his only Scottish Premiership title under Gerrard’s stewardship during the 2020/21

campaign when they stopped bitter rivals Celtic from winning the ten.

The Englishman is now hoping to lead The Gers to another league title, but he is very much on the radar

of a number of teams in Saudi Arabia.

While still in the Rangers dugout in 2021, Gerrard accepted the Premier League offer and chose to accept

the Aston Villa position, which ultimately turned out to be disastrous.

After being fired in less than a year, the renowned midfield player followed his path to the Saudi Pro

League, which is still expanding.

After taking over as Al-Ettifaq’s manager in July of last year, he has seen much of his team struggle.

Despite a crucial run of three wins in his past four league games, his team is currently sixth in the

standings.