Imagine how good a season it could have been if the excitement on the pitch had been as electric as the current feeling off it as talks about a potential takeover of Rangers intensify.
The San Francisco 49ers are at an advanced stage of negotiations with Patrick Stewart and Fraser Thornton both assured of roles behind the scenes when it goes through.
The latest development, reported by Sky Sports News, has taken things one step close for Rangers fans looking for a new start, and a new era to take the club forward.
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Rangers transfer guarantees as 49ers takeover is agreed
No only have they confirmed that the deal has been “agreed in principle” but that talks have been in the pipeline since October and hopes are high that next season will kick-off with new owners in charge.
With the summer transfer window being so important for next season, the hope will be that change can be made before the new Rangers manager starts another rebuild.
🔵 A deal for Rangers to be taken over by US investors has been agreed in principle.
A period of due diligence is now taking place while legal paperwork is drafted up. Full story ⤵️
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) March 3, 2025
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Sky Sports claim that there is good news on the funding front:
“It is understood that conversations have also taken place around guaranteed future investment, with the final figure to be determined based on variables such as European progression and player trading.”
Rangers transfer plans are always influenced by progress in Europe and player trading, however, having the funds available to kick-start the clear-out would make a huge difference.
Who are the main players in Rangers takeover deal?
Looking to sell all or a percentage of their shares are Dave King, Douglas Park, George Taylor, Stuart Gibson, Julian Wolhardt, John Halsted and John Bennett in what could be a near total clear out of the figures who rescued the club in 2015.
Leading the bid is Paraag Marathe, the Leeds United chairman and president of 49ers Enterprises, whilst Andrew Cavenagh, a health insurance tycoon whose ParetoHealth company managed £5.2bn worth of assets, is believed to be the work around investor for any dual ownership issues.
Fears of Rangers being a feeder club have been put to bed already by Marathe and there is a real possibility that this type of investment and takeover could be the answer to the current financial restrictions that the club faces.
It isn’t a blank cheque by any means, but new ideas, new energy and new money is needed to close a gap that was only going to get wider without it.
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