Sources: Rangers takeover to be announced in next 7 days | OneFootball

Hold onto your scarves, Rangers fans, because the gossip wheel at Ibrox is turning with the swiftness of a winger on a breakaway! Ibrox Noise has learned from sources that the 49ers Enterprises takeover of Rangers FC is set to be announced within the next seven days. That’s right, you read correctly. After months of speculation and whispers reverberating through the corridors of Glasgow’s football, the monumental cog is finally moving. Could this be the electrifying moment that propels Rangers into not just retaining but transforming them into a solid and secure force of Scottish and European football? Perhaps. And I say “perhaps” because, as with any new ownership, we have to wait and see what kind of mark they intend to leave on the football landscape.

Following football business closely, you’re familiar with the name 49ers Enterprises. They’re adept at spotting potential and do well in competitive terrains. If they’re engaging with Ibrox, you can bet they’re in it for more than just a fix. As with any boardroom shift, the next question is what exactly they’ll do to keep themselves (and the club) in the black. The enterprise they run has been associated with making smart moves and investments. So, will they bring in more money? Shift the club’s operating strategy? If they are taking over, you can expect some serious changes because that’s the nature of the business they’re in.

A decade ago, Rangers were on top in the fiercest of old rivalries. But today, their resurgence has brought them back into contention for all the trophies their fans crave. And when they face down Celtic on Sunday, they’ll have a chance to take their first major step back into the winner’s circle. Here’s how the two sides match up.

From the day they first faced each other, Rangers and Celtic have been rivals. But recently, Rangers have relied more on passion than on sound financial backing. Could this change with 49ers Enterprises at the helm? In the past, Chelsea’s financially powerful owner, Roman Abramovich, was able to make a difference in a somewhat similar way. Could a similar revolution happen at Ibrox?

Skeptics might urge patience until something official is announced, but Rangers fans can’t be blamed for feeling at least a little bit excited. Marking one of the most significant moments in the club’s modern history, an expected announcement is set for the first few days of next month. When it becomes official, everyone associated with the club down to the level of the fans can be expected to bask in the kind of feeling that fuels dreams and “deep pockets” of an ambitious nature.

So, how does this affect the Scottish game? In a word, greatly. If the takeover goes through and produces the kind of results expected, it could not just re-energize Rangers but also impact every other team in the league. A strong Rangers means a strong Celtic, at least if the past is any guide. And that’s an important point because the Old Firm rivalry is something that really makes Scottish football what it is. If that rivalry is anything less than white-hot, it’s to the detriment of the game and the league.