Rangers will likely make an offer for Ben Johnson as soon as they hear about the James Tavernier transfer

Rangers has already confirmed the signings of Jefte and Oscar Cortes, which shows how quickly they can make moves during the summer.

But that’s just the beginning for Philippe Clement as he starts his big rebuilding project in Glasgow this summer. The Belgian is expected to make a lot of changes to his team before the start of next season in an effort to beat Celtic.

That means that players will be coming and going from Ibrox this summer, and captain James Tavernier has been linked with leaving the Gers more often than any other player.

Several clubs in the Saudi Pro League are reportedly interested in the English player, including Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq. The Light Blues are likely to get bids for him soon [The Fourth Official, 6 June].

There have been no official offers for the 32-year-old, but it is thought that Rangers are already planning for his departure, which means that other right-back options will have probably already been found.

Is it possible for Rangers to sell James Tavernier this summer?

West Ham United defender Ben Johnson has been linked with a move north of the border. Johnson’s contract with the London Stadium ends at the end of June, and he will be free to leave.

It is thought that Clement’s team is one of several interested parties in signing the 24-year-old this summer, after he turned down a new four-year deal with Julen Lopetegui [The Athletic, 15 May].

The Gers may be ready to make their offer to the Englishman, but it’s still not clear if they have actually made him an offer. Nils Koppen and the rest of the Gers’ recruitment team may now be ready to announce it.

James Tavernier could be moving on this summer as Rangers look for a right-back

Since bids are now expected for Tavernier, the Light Blues may not let their captain leave without a replacement in place. This means that Rangers may not have much time left to win the race to sign Johnson this summer.

The Hammers defender is someone the Gers need to sign this summer, so they need to act now. It’s possible that his camp gets an official offer before they thought they would.