“SHOCKING £60M Rangers Transfer BOMBSHELL as 49ers Plot MEGA Takeover!”
Tom English Criticizes Rangers' Transfer Strategy Compared to Celtic’s Success in Recent Years
With the San Francisco 49ers poised to finalize their takeover of Rangers, avoiding the missteps of previous regimes will be essential.
One major decision looming is the appointment of a permanent manager, as Barry Ferguson’s short-term deal is set to expire at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, criticism is mounting over the club’s recent transfer activity, particularly the signing of Danilo.
BBC journalist Tom English has taken aim at the Ibrox club’s transfer policy, questioning the wisdom of investing significant sums in players who’ve offered limited returns.
English singled out the £6 million acquisition of Danilo, highlighting his hefty wages and the three years remaining on his contract.
He also criticized the signings of Oscar Cortes, Nedim Bajrami, Sam Lammers, and Ben Davies—pointing out that nearly £11 million was spent on just three of them.
In comparison, he praised Celtic for recruiting Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Matt O’Riley, Reo Hatate, and Alistair Johnston for similar or less overall investment—players who have delivered success and brought in considerable resale value, with two generating a combined £35 million in sales.
Danilo’s future at Ibrox is now under scrutiny. Since arriving from Feyenoord in 2023, his time has been marred by injuries and inconsistency.
He has failed to establish himself as a regular starter, especially with Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers currently ahead of him in the striker pecking order.
The Brazilian has missed over 50 matches and started only 11 league games.
Despite tallying 12 goals and nine assists in 42 appearances across all competitions, his impact hasn’t matched expectations.
His injury history and high wages make him a financial strain on the club.
With the 49ers Enterprise’s impending ownership likely to usher in a new era and a full squad review, Rangers may look to offload Danilo this summer.
Letting him go could free up valuable resources and help fund a more dependable forward, better suited to the club’s ambitions.
A streamlined and effective transfer approach will be crucial if Rangers are to build a squad capable of consistently challenging for the Scottish Premiership title.
