Rangers in talks with club to become partners amid ‘radical’ new plans
Rangers may not have a permanent manager, but that will not stop them from planning for the future.
The Glasgow club head into the summer with a managerial appointment as a priority, with Barry Ferguson in temporary charge.
However, they are also looking to build connections elsewhere in what could be a fruitful venture for the Gers.
Rangers exploring cooperation agreement
The Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Professional Football League are making radical changes.
Moving forward, any club will be allowed to enter a ‘cooperation agreement’ with one team from each other division.
This is to grant increased opportunities for Scotland’s young players to receive top-level exposure.
As part of this, Rangers would be allowed to send out several players on loan, but they could go back and forth between the clubs.
Furthermore, this could happen as many times as they like at any point of the season, irrespective of transfer windows.
The Gers are exploring a partnership with many lower league clubs, including Raith Rovers, according to the Daily Record (16 May).
As well as Raith, the Ibrox side are also eyeing a potential deal with Fife.
Such a partnership would mean Rangers youngsters could get exposure to first-team football, while partner club Raith could bolster their squad at a reduced cost.
Raith deal would be aid Rangers development
Rangers have a significant job on their hands if they are to build a title-winning side for next season.
First of all, though, the Glasgow giants must ensure they get Ferguson’s successor spot on.
Davide Ancelotti appears to be the front-runner for the Ibrox job, but there are conflicting reports about his commitment.
As well as a new boss, Rangers need to strengthen their team if they are to get anywhere near league champions Celtic.
| Position | Club | Points |
| 1st | Celtic | 91 |
| 2nd | Rangers | 74 |
| 3rd | Hibernian | 57 |
| 4th | Aberdeen | 53 |
However, a potential cooperation agreement with a lower-league club would bear fruit in the long run.
Such a deal would mean that the Gers would have first pick with any players showing potential with said team.
It would be a way for the Scottish Premiership side to spot talent early and provide them with a pathway to first-team football.
On the flip side, the Gers will have no trouble sending out players to get the minutes on the pitch they crucially need.
While other clubs will be looking to do the same, Rangers are well-placed to strike the right deal.