‘Kevin Thelwell to ready £9m Rangers transfer’ after mega Ibrox approval
Kevin Thelwell will be confident of building a competitive team for Russell Martin at Rangers under Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises.
Lyall Cameron became the first summer signing at Ibrox, with the Gers already working on his pre-contract agreement in the winter transfer window.
Martin could soon have Max Aarons at his disposal, with the Bournemouth right-back struggling for regular game time in recent months.
The ex-Southampton boss will arguably hope for more incomings before his first competitive game in charge of the Light Blues in the Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos, and the new sporting director could potentially make some massive moves next.
Rangers to sign Flynn Downes from Southampton after £20m investment approval
Cavenagh, the 49ers and other shareholders approved £20million investment into the Gers during the EGM on Monday.
At the general meeting held on 23 June, the resolution to pledge extra cash by the new owners was backed.
The Ibrox faithful will now expect Thelwell to sanction a major squad overhaul in the coming weeks, with several quality reinforcements undoubtedly needed.
| Competition | Appearances | Minutes played |
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Southampton defensive midfielder Flynn Downes has emerged as a target for Martin at the Light Blues, with bidding for the Englishman starting at £9m.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the new sporting director readying a bid for the 26-year-old after the extra investment was approved.
In recent transfer windows, the Bears have struggled to compete with Celtic in terms of spending, but it appears that the US consortium are poised to change that.
Downes a replacement for Nico Raskin at Ibrox
Nico Raskin is attracting interest from Wolves in the ongoing transfer window, and now feels like the right time for the Glaswegian outfit to cash in on him.
While Thelwell will undoubtedly want to adopt a model of recruitment where Rangers generate a profit from their players in the future, Downes’ arrival could be crucial for short-term success.
Martin can’t be expected to compete with Celtic next season if he loses the best players and mere prospects replace them at Ibrox.
Hamza Igamane and Mohamed Diomande have shown the Gers the way forward when it comes to incoming transfers, but adding some experience and evident quality will also be key.
The Light Blues seem to be moving forward with Conor Coady’s transfer negotiations, and while some fans might be against them signing a 32-year-old defender, his Premier League nous will undoubtedly come in handy as the ex-Saints boss looks for immediate success.
Downes thrives under Martin in the English Championship, and what the future holds for him remains to be seen.