“Rangers Takeover SHOCKER: Ibrox Deal SEALED, Massive Changes Coming in RECORD TIME!”

Rangers’ hopes of securing silverware this season were officially extinguished following a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League.

The result capped off what has been an incredibly disappointing campaign for the club.

Although Rangers still have five fixtures remaining, including a much-anticipated Old Firm showdown with Celtic, the focus has shifted away from the on-field performances.

The attention now turns to the off-field developments, particularly surrounding managerial uncertainty and the looming takeover by 49ers Enterprises.

As things stand, the identity of the next permanent manager remains unclear following Barry Ferguson’s tenure, while takeover discussions continue to unfold behind the scenes. Ibrox News provides a summary of the latest takeover updates from 21 April.

Celtic poised to dominate as Rangers face transition

Celtic are on the brink of clinching the Scottish Premiership title, holding a commanding 15-point lead over their Glasgow rivals.

Their dominance this season has been evident, and Rangers’ impending period of transition only heightens the gap between the two clubs.

Keith Jackson weighed in on the situation during Hotline Live on 20 April, warning that the Gers could be set for another season spent in Celtic’s shadow if major changes aren’t implemented swiftly.

He explained: “I think they’ve left it far too late to lay down the foundations needed to be competitive next season.

Celtic are so far ahead right now that catching them over one summer seems almost impossible.”

While he acknowledged the potential impact the incoming group could have, he remained skeptical about how quickly progress can be made: “Sure, they’ll come in with plans to shake things up and challenge Celtic’s dominance, but it’s a massive task.

At this stage, it’s difficult to envision anything other than more of the same in terms of Celtic’s supremacy.”

Steven Naismith comments on managerial hunt amid takeover talks

Former Rangers star Steven Naismith has also weighed in on the developments surrounding the club’s ownership.

He noted that extensive planning is already underway to identify a suitable managerial candidate.

According to Naismith, “There will be internal conversations happening right now about which manager or head coach is both realistic and a good fit for the club’s ambitions.”

He emphasized that once the takeover is finalized, securing a new manager will be the top priority—preceding the inevitable overhaul of the playing squad.

Naismith believes such discussions are already in motion, even if not yet public.

49ers Enterprises takeover drawing closer

After months of speculation and uncertainty, fresh reports from The Scottish Sun suggest the takeover by 49ers Enterprises is finally nearing its conclusion.

Despite previous concerns that the deal might be stalling, involved parties have reportedly reassured supporters that progress is being made steadily.

Former Rangers chairman Dave King is said to be prepared to endorse the agreement, which would see the American investment group acquire a 51% controlling stake in the club.

According to the report, the takeover is now “closer than ever,” and an official announcement may be just around the corner.

Chris Jack provides key update on deal’s progress

There were earlier fears that Leeds United’s promotion prospects—or lack thereof—might complicate matters due to the 49ers’ financial ties to the English side.

However, journalist Chris Jack has offered a more optimistic perspective.

Jack revealed that Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe have successfully charted a clear path to finalizing the acquisition of Rangers.

Discussions have been ongoing since October, but the finish line is now in sight.

Although a public confirmation of the deal is still expected to take several more weeks, sources suggest that both sides are confident of a successful resolution in the near future.