'SFA smooths path to 49ers takeover within weeks' - gossip
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The 49ers Enterprise's Rangers takeover should be signed and sealed in a matter of weeks and long before the end of this season. (Daily Record), external
Scottish FA rules on multi-club ownership would be no barrier to a potential takeover of Rangers by 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers, or even the potential for their president Paraag Marathe to take a seat on the Ibrox board, as dual ownership involving the Leeds United chairman would "not impact on the integrity of the competition" in this country. (The National), external
Former Rangers chairman and major shareholder Dave King is close to agreeing a deal to sell his shares to the US consortium bidding to take over the Scottish Premiership club. (Daily Record), external
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe, a key player in the US bid to take over Rangers, accepted a VIP invite to join the Ibrox club board at Old Trafford for January's Europa League game with Manchester United. (Scottish Sun), external
Rangers are likely to be valuing the club at around £150m as Ibrox takeover talks are advancing. (Football Insider), external
Rangers consultant Mike Forde has close links with would-be Ibrox investor Paraag Marathe, having recommended investing in Leeds United back in 2018. (Scottish Sun), external
