Rangers: Max Aarons and James Tavernier can play together insists Russell Martin as he closes in on seventh summer signing | Football News
Russell Martin urges the captain of the Rangers James Tavernier to fight for his place, insisting that there is space for him and the signature of Loan Max Aarons in his new look.
Bournemouth’s right back was Martin’s first summer addition, with questions about what it means for the Palissan Tavernier.
Aarons only played 338 minutes with the Premier League team and Valencia last season, while the Ibrox skipper appeared in 53 games from all competitions.
Aarons joined a loan from the Bournemouth season
Martin is determined to increase competition in the team as he seeks to bring the silverware back to the club.
“If you play for the Rangers, there must be a level of discomfort or uncertainty about your role in the team,” he said Sky Sports News In their pre-season training camp in St George’s Park.
“I don’t think anyone can be nailed. You must be able to prove your proven every week.
“I played 300 games in a club [Norwich] And the captain of them and never felt at ease once.
The Rangers train in St George’s Park
“They tried to replace me every season with different players.
“When new players enter, how people react will dictate if they play, when they play, how they play.
“There is certainly a chance that Max and Tav can be on the same ground for sure.”
Rangers near the seventh summer signature
Djeidi Gassama is expected to join the Sheffield Rangers on Wednesday
The club is about to finalize an agreement for the winger Djeidi Gassama de Sheffield on Wednesday, pending the final confirmation of the OWLS while they seek to sign the French international U20.
Gassama moved to Sheffield on Wednesday two years ago after spending Paris Saint-Germain Academy and scored eight goals last season, when he won the club player prize.
Abu Kamara is also sought after by the Ibrox side
The club also weighed a movement for the winger of Hull City Abu Kamara, as revealed by Sky Sports News THURSDAY.
It is believed that the Rangers would be eager to land the player, who has two ceilings for the under 20 of England in his name, on a reduction agreement in the middle of the Hull City financial problems and transfer restrictions.
Although Conor Coady de Leicester City remains of interest, it is understood that there are no current talks to sign Jamie Vardy.
Which players could leave this summer?
Robin Propper is expected to leave the Rangers this summer for FC Twente
Meanwhile, the club concluded an agreement for defender Robin Propper to return to the Dutch Club FC Twente.
He moved to Ibrox last summer and will now be authorized to return to Eredivisia if he can agree on personal conditions.
The Rangers will also authorize Leon King, Ben Davies, Clinton Nsiala and Jose Cifuentes leave this summer.
The Rangers have already signed Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez, Thelo Aasgaard and Nasser Djiga this summer.
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