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James Tavernier could join younger brother Marcus in North East as Sunderland eye Rangers defender

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Sunderland are interested in Rangers defender James Tavernier.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Ibrox club from Wigan Athletic in 2015 for £200,000, is open to a return to England where Championship rivals Reading have also expressed interest in signing him.

Sunderland manager Chris Coleman is keen to bolster his defensive options and wants a full-back who is comfortable going forward also.

Rangers defender James Tavernier has caught the eye ofu00a0Sunderland manager Chris Coleman
Rangers defender James Tavernier has caught the eye of Sunderland manager Chris Coleman
Tavernier's younger brother Marcus has made the breakthrough at Middlesbrough this season
Tavernier's younger brother Marcus has made the breakthrough at Middlesbrough this season

Tavernier, who has made 25 appearances this season and scored four goals, has 18 months on contract and cash-strapped Rangers will listen to offers.