Rangers transfer vultures circle as Clement sees his bullish Goldson and Tavernier exit claim challenged

The imminent exit of Connor Goldson from Rangers along with a potential move for James Tavernier has transfer vultures circling. And punters are picking apart Philippe Clement's bullish assertion from just two months ago.

Goldson is in Cyprus undergoing a medical with an unnamed club. Reports in the country clim it is old Europa League foes Aris Limassol. Despite having two years left on his deal, the 31-year-old defender is a high earner and a prime candidate to move on. Gers will receive an as yet unknown fee with clearing his significant wages set to trump the fee itself.

Captain Tavernier is wanted by Trabzonspor and has reportedly agreed personal terms. The two clubs are thought to be around £1million apart in their valuation, which is expected to be around £3.5m-£4m. Not bad, but not 'can't turn it down' money for the club captain and well established Ibrox stalwart with a more than decent goal return.

Clement admits he has to sell before he can buy, which if anything weakens the bargaining position Rangers find themselves in. It's a far cry from his claim towards the end of last season. Tavernier and Goldson were being tracked by former boss Steven Gerrard who was keen on a reunion with the titrle winning pair in the Saudi pro League with Al Ettifaq.

There is of course, money to burn in that part of the world and that was perhaps at the back of Clement's mind when asked how he would react should offers come in for the duo, who were at that point key cogs in a Gers machine still fighting for a title with Celtic.

Sky: "What would your reaction be if anyone came calling for those two players?"

Clement: "That it will cost a lot of money."

Now two of his most experienced men and dressing room leaders look to be heading