Daniel Farke twist emerges as Rangers eye new manager
Keith Jackson has issued his verdict on Leeds United manager Daniel Farke getting the Rangers job permanently.
Leeds are owned by 49ers Enterprises – who are aiming to finalise the deal to buy a majority stake in Gers.
Talks are progressing and things could be finalised within the next few weeks.
Farke to Rangers could be a plan for the 49ers
Jackson has reacted to a recent update on Farke’s future, suggesting that he could be on his way out of Elland Road.
This came just days after the Whites had mathematically secured promotion back to the Premier League – something the German was tasked to achieve.
However, according to the Daily Record journalist, it could be the 49ers telling him that they think he’s better suited for the Scottish Premiership than the Premier League.
| Stat | Daniel Farke |
| Games | 102 |
| Wins | 59 (58%) |
| Draws | 24 |
| Losses | 19 |
He said: “This is really fascinating for the Rangers supporters. Might give them an indication of what’s in store and the level of decision-making that might come along with 49ers Enterprises.
“The story is they [Leeds] are considering his position and/or considering a list of alternatives for the new manager’s job in the first season back in the Premier League.
“It does throw up that question, doesn’t it? If this is all umbrella club sort of stuff? Are they looking at Farke thinking, ‘I don’t think you’re a Premier League manager but I think you might be a Scottish Premiership manager’.”
Farke makes perfect sense for Rangers
Hiring Farke as Gers’ manager once the 49ers Enterprises take over makes strategic sense due to his proven track record and alignment with the club’s ambitions.
At Leeds, he once again demonstrated his ability to lead a team to promotion and dominate second-tier competitions, a skill transferable to Rangers’ need to reclaim supremacy in the Scottish Premiership.
His attacking, possession-based style suits Rangers’ fanbase expectations for dynamic football, while his experience in the Premier League shows he can handle high-pressure environments.
The German’s success in developing young talents like Archie Gray, Max Aarons and Emiliano Buendía aligns with the 49ers’ data-driven, youth-focused investment model, which could maximise Rangers’ academy prospects.
His European experience with Norwich, though limited, adds tactical nous for Europa League campaigns.
With the 49ers’ financial backing and Farke’s knack for building cohesive squads, he could restore Rangers’ dominance and elevate their global profile, making him an ideal fit for a revitalised Ibrox era.