Saudi rule change sees Rangers exit hurdle for Tavernier and Goldson disappear

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Saudi rule change sees Rangers exit hurdle for Tavernier and Goldson disappear
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The former Ibrox boss is considering a summer swoop to take the duo to Al-Ettifaq.

A potential hurdle facing Connor Goldson and James Tavernier joining Steven Gerrard is set to be removed with plans for rule changes in the Saudi Pro League underway.

Current league rules only allow eight players from outside of Saudi per squad - a rule which has seen the likes of former Celtic hero Jota flop in the Middle East. After a big-money move to Saudi, the Portuguese star was quickly frozen out of the first-team picture following his £25million move due to a lack of space on the Al-Ittihad squad list.

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