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Jack Dawson

Tue 27 May 2025 20:10, UK

Rangers are already set to lose out in the summer transfer market despite reinforcements being needed at Ibrox.

There is a consensus that a massive squad rebuild is needed this summer if the Gers are to retake the Scottish Premiership from Celtic.

The 49ers’ impending takeover of Rangers has helped to heighten this dream as the US company would make the Scottish club the richest in the country.

However, the inability to find the Gers a new manager could now cost the Glaswegians in the transfer window.

Rangers’ manager search set to cost the Gers signings

It has been reported that Rangers have held talks with Dundee’s Josh Mulligan. 

The midfielder had a great season at the Dark Blues and has helped them avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership. 

However, despite these talks, it was also reported that most of Rangers’ transfer business will not be done until a manager is appointed.

This could see them miss out on the signing as Charlton Athletic have become a “major option” for the Dundee star.

This news is simply unacceptable and a massive concern regarding the 49ers.

The managerial search has been going on for weeks, and yet, no appointment has been formalised.

As a result, the effects of this incompetence are now being felt in the market, which could be the difference between winning the Scottish Premiership and finishing second – or anywhere else.

The 49ers are making a mess of Rangers takeover

The summer transfer window is just days away from opening, yet if this report is true, Rangers are not ready to start reshaping their squad.

If a manager is not appointed quickly, the 49ers will be making a real mess of their takeover.

It was clear weeks ago that Barry Ferguson was unlikely to stay at Rangers, and a new manager should have been ready as soon as the Premiership season ended.

As it stands, the Ibrox faithful should be concerned about how their incoming owners are going to run the Glasgow club.