Alan Hutton reckons Rangers must now focus on making Connor Goldson the next player to sign a new contract.
The Premiership champions have agreed extensions with Steven Davis and Allan McGregor as Steven Gerrard ensures he keeps an experienced element in his Ibrox dressing room.
At 28, Goldson can't quite match those two for miles on the clock just yet but he's arguably been Rangers' most important player this season.
The centre-back, contracted until May 2022, has been ever-present in an historic season and former Ibrox star Hutton insists a new deal must be a priority to quickly shut down any transfer talk that could arise.
"He’s done great since he’s become a Rangers player," he told Football Insider.
“A real rock, a real leader. When Tavernier’s not been there he has stepped up to the plate and managed it really well. Even through all the racism stuff, I thought he handled himself brilliantly.
“With that and his performances, he totally deserves the new contract. I don’t think he’s missed a minute, has he, which is absolutely outstanding.
"They’ve only conceded three goals at Ibrox in the league, 10 goals overall.
“I mean it’s unbelievable what they’ve actually achieved this season.
"They can go unbeaten and he’s a huge part of that. There’ll probably be teams sniffing about him because his performances have been so high.
“From a R angers point of view, I think that’s one they need to tie down as soon as possible.”
