Philippe Clement smirks as ex Rangers boss Steven Gerrard issued direct address over Goldson and Tavernier raid

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Philippe Clement has warned Steven Gerrard that Al-Ettifaq will have to pay out "a lot of money" if they are to land Connor Goldson and James Tavernier this summer.Record Sport exclusively revealed earlier this week that the Rangers skipper and experienced defender Goldson are on the Al-Ettifaq shopping list this summer, as the Liverpool legend looks to raid his former club to revamp his backline.

It comes after a disappointing Saudi Pro League campaign that sees Ettifaq languishing in seventh spot in the table. But while Gerrard may be keen on snapping up the duo from the Scottish Premiership - Belgian boss Clement appeared unmoved by the interest and says he "expects" the long-serving duo to be at Ibrox next season.

That is despite Goldson, 31, being dropped from the starting line-up for last week's Scottish Cup semi final win over Herts while captain Tavernier has faced criticism from some sections of the Ibrox support this term but Clement appears to be sticking by the duo.

Asked about a potential approach from the Saudi side and former boss Gerrard by Sky Sports before the clash with St Mirren, Clement said: "It will cost a lot of money."We haven't heard anything about that.