Rangers and Aston Villa fans react to James Tavernier speculation

Ibrox club Glasgow Rangers defender James Tavernier is reportedly wanted by Aston Villa.

James Tavernier of Rangers in action during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on March 31, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. James Tavernier of Rangers

Rangers and Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation regarding the transfer of Ibrox star James Tavernier.

According to The Daily Mail, Villa are interested in signing Tavernier from Rangers in the summer transfer window.

It has been reported that Villa, who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching promotion from the Championship via the playoffs, are considering making a bid for the the 27-year-old former Newcastle United right-back.

The report has also claimed that West Bromwich Albion in the Championship and Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion are interested in Tavernier.

The 27-year-old is one of the best right-backs in the Scottish Premiership and is an important player in Steven Gerrard’s team.

According to BBC Sport, the right-back scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in the Scottish Premiership for Rangers this season.

Villa and Rangers have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation on the future of Tavernier.

Below are some of the best comments:

Scott Sinclair of Celtic is challenged by James Tavernier of Rangers during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on March 31, 2019 in Glasgow,...

That’s all I needed to know, Rangers fans not wanting to let him go. Respect to #Rangers but you gotta know that we almost lost Grealish last year and he and his family are massive Villa fans so even loyal players can move on. We’ll see!
— Adrian Peters (@adrianpeters750) June 2, 2019

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I like him, we need to improve our full backs and he’ll do that. While we’re in Scotland, may as well bid for Tierney as LB too
— Simon (@JackLovesASesh) June 2, 2019

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he’s class, i want
— avfc.debates (@ArmyHolte) June 1, 2019

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Not premier league quality mate. If we sign Lolley, Jota and El Ghazi there’s no way he’s playing as a winger
— JackJTB (@JackJTB2905) June 1, 2019

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True, but if he managed even a third of those stats as a right back in the prem I’d be happy
— Adam (@TheAds83) June 1, 2019

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Lovely
— … (@tomlxnee) June 1, 2019

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Yesss
— tommy.gi (@thanosgcool) June 1, 2019

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14 goals and 17 assists. Yes please. Mind you I could put a team together myself and win the Scottish league. Rangers only second
— Paul Conlan (@Conlan2Paul) June 1, 2019

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Played in a very poor league, I wouldn’t buy him tbh.
— peter taylor (@peter_thebms) June 1, 2019

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If you somehow get him he’d be your best player after Grealish but I’d be shocked if he leaves us
— Alex (@Alex_GFC_) June 2, 2019

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Wouldn’t bother getting excited, he won’t be leaving, certainly not for the figures mentioned. 5 million wouldn’t buy you his weak foot
— The Great Waldo (@ThenNow4evaBlue) June 2, 2019

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Triple, would be mental to let tav go for 10m ad keep him even if we got offered 15-20 if we want the title we need to keep our best players
— Mike Loughlin (@ElHun_1) June 1, 2019

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£15m-£20m we might think about it lol
— Craig Hale™️(@CraigHale1984) June 2, 2019

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Agree they’ve got loads of money now.
Prefer to keep him though.
— Keith (@Shunksy62) June 2, 2019

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James Tavernier of Rangers arrives at the stadium prior to the Scottish Ladbrokes Premiership match between Motherwell and Rangers at Fir Park on April 07, 2019 in Motherwell, Scotland.

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