According to The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell, Nathan Patterson is being primed as James Tavernier’s direct competitor for the start of next season.
While manager Steven Gerrard is now able to name a strong regular starter and an able deputy in each of the 11 positions on the pitch, the Rangers skipper is one player who has been without a recognisable challenger thus far.
The 28-year-old right-back has featured in all 12 Premiership games, 11 Europa League games and two League Cup games this term, and could do with a quality cover and competition going forward.