Rangers transfers: BBC pundit issues £6m claim on brand new deal
Rangers will be making new signings under the San Francisco 49ers regime in this summer transfer window.
While the takeover is not complete, it is expected to go through within the next few weeks.
The NFL giants will hold a majority stake in the club and the boardroom dynamics are set to be reshuffled.
Vaclav Cerny transfer verdict issued by BBC pundit
One of Gers’ best players this season has been Vaclav Cerny, who’s hit the ground running since his loan move from Wolfsburg.
While he did not arrive to much fanfare, he has won over the support of the Ibrox faithful.
It’s now clear that the supporters want him to stay at the club beyond this summer – something which the 49ers can make happen
| Matches | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Shots Per Game | Pass Success % |
| 27 | 25 | 2103′ | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2.9 | 79.9% |
While it has been reported that the club can sign him permanently for £5.5million – those claims are understood to be completely false.
There is no agreement in place with the German club and signing the 27-year-old is expected to cost more than that.
Speaking to the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast, Roy Loy explained: “I think the age Cerny’s at, a lot of these takeovers, they come in, they identify young players they can sell on.
”They’re there to make money at the end of the day.
”They often have blanket polices where they don’t sign players over a certain age for £5.5m or £6m because they’re more interested in making money.
”Obviously on-field success is important but a lot of these companies come in and go ‘we’re not going to sell him on for more money than that in three years time so we’re not doing it’.”
Barry Ferguson or the next Rangers manager will have a major say on Vaclav Cerny
The San Francisco 49ers, as prospective owners of Rangers, must ensure that Barry Ferguson or the next manager has significant influence over whether Cerny is signed permanently, as this decision directly impacts on-field success, which is critical to their investment.
The 27-year-old has been a standout performer, and the manager – whether Ferguson or a successor -best understands his tactical fit and value to the squad, especially given Gers’ need to close the gap with Celtic.
Excluding the manager risks undermining team cohesion and strategy, as seen in past football ownership missteps where business decisions trumped footballing ones.
If the manager desperately wants the 27-year-old, a 49ers veto could alienate the coaching staff and fans, signaling a lack of trust in football expertise.
With a £6-7million fee within reach post-takeover, prioritising the manager’s input aligns sporting ambition with financial logic, avoiding a costly disconnect.