Rangers: James Tavernier & Connor Goldson would 'cost a lot of money', says Philippe Clement
Rangers boss Philippe Clement says it would cost "a lot of money" if anyone tried to buy James Tavernier and Connor Goldson.
Ex-Gers boss Steven Gerrard is reportedly keen to bring two of his former players - full-back Tavernier, 32, and centre-back Goldson, 31 - to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in the summer.
Both players are under contract until 2026 and ahead of Sunday's trip to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, live on Sky Sports, the Gers manager was asked about the speculation surrounding two of his key men.
"It would cost a lot of money. They are two players who are important for next season," said Clement, who revealed midfielder John Lundstram, out of contract in the summer, has been offered a new deal but has yet to accept, while Rangers are in contact with Abdallah Sima's parent club Brighton regarding his most recent injury.
"My players come to speak with me if they have doubts or if they want to go or if they are out of contract. We have that relationship.
"If I need to speak to every player where there is a rumour about, then we won't train too much."
Lundstram, 30, is one of several Rangers players whose contracts expire in the summer and Clement is keen for him to extend his time in Govan.
The Belgian boss said: "There have been offers from the club, there is no agreement yet. That is the only thing I can say at the moment.
"I hope that [he stays]. I know he loves the club and to be here but it depends on what you can offer as a club and what other clubs are offering.
"That is why I don't like that important players get to the end of their contracts.
"I don't think it is a good thing for a club. It is something that will never happen again while I am here."
Clement insists there is still time for other
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