Rangers ‘to confirm Kevin Thelwell appointment’ after Ibrox developments
Rangers are looking to appoint Kevin Thelwell at Ibrox, with the Everton chief set to leave Goodison Park next summer.
Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises are closing in on their takeover of the Gers soon, and significant changes are expected at the Glaswegian outfit.
Nils Koppen has been part of the recruitment structure in recent months, but it remains to be seen what the future holds for him as the Light Blues look for a new sporting director.
Thelwell has been linked with a move to Ibrox, and it looks like the Glaswegian outfit are close to appointing him.
Thelwell set to be appointed by Rangers
Thelwell is set to join the Gers as they look to appoint a new sporting director, according to Sky Sports News.
The news outlet reports (22 April) that the Light Blues could confirm the appointment of the soon-to-be departing Everton chief as they look to replace the void left by Ross Wilson, who joined Nottingham Forest in 2023.
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It’s been claimed that Thelwell met key figures from the Glaswegian outfit recently, also visiting the club facilities.
Cavenagh and the 49ers appear to already be establishing a leadership team before officially confirming their takeover at Ibrox.
49ers encourage with plans at Ibrox
Barry Ferguson’s future will surely be assessed at Ibrox once the US consortium arrive, but it would be surprising to see the interim boss continue at the Gers beyond this season.
The Light Blues have endured some unstable years recently, with the departures of John Bennett and James Bisgrove being a significant blow to them.
John Gilligan did what he could as interim chairman, but Patrick Stewart and Fraser Thornton’s arrivals were the start of a new era at the Glaswegian outfit.
Rangers are now set for a new era under the Americans, and the fans are looking forward to seeing what they can bring at the Bears.
The Gers have struggled to compete with Celtic in recent seasons, and the US consortium will arguably want to see success in the Scottish Premiership.
With the shuffle in the boardroom already starting, the Light Blues have shown encouraging signs even before the takeover has become official.
Thelwell has done a decent job at Everton despite their financial constraints, and exciting times may be ahead for the Bears.