There is always a degree of skepticism when new owners takeover a football club and Rangers fans have every right to be more skeptical than most.
Times have changed since 2012 though and there are checks in place to stop individuals like Craig Whyte taking control of clubs.
The San Francisco 49ers have secured enough shares for the deal to be concluded with the legal formalities all that are needed to be completed before an announcement can be made.
A May timeline for the 49ers to take control is still on track and the summer of 2025 will be a summer of change.
Another club on the up is Leeds United whose promotion to the Premier League can only be a good thing for Rangers under the 49ers Enterprises group umbrella.
Leeds Utd promotion is good news for Rangers and the 49ers
Rangers won’t be a feeder club to Leeds, however, sharing resources with a Premier League club is an attractive proposition.
A fringe player in the Premier League should be able to make an impact in the Scottish Premiership after all.
It is also easier to get a work permit in Scotland, it isn’t outwith the realms of possibility that Rangers sign players with the long-term plan being that they move south of the border.
The 49ers are serious operators, after all, you don’t build a £6bn wealth if you don’t know how to make money and how to make the right decisions.
Everything is in place for Rangers to be taken to the next level which, given their impact at Leeds, is a promising sign.
What has Paraag Marathe said to Leeds fans?
Speaking after Leeds’ promotion was confirmed, Paraag Marathe wrote an open letter to fans via Leeds Utd’s website in which the chairman hinted at a bright future:
“After a long season of hard work both on and off the pitch, we are returning to the Premier League!
“To Daniel and the squad – thank you for your relentless pursuit of this achievement. You have been exemplary throughout the campaign and have rightly earned your place in Leeds United history. You represent everything it means to play for this club, and we are all incredibly proud.
“To our amazing supporters – we would not be in this position without you. Thank you for bringing the passion and energy that carried us throughout the season. This is the first time in 35 years that we have achieved promotion in person in front of our supporters, so I hope you enjoy every moment celebrating with fellow fans, friends and loved ones.
“The Premier League is where Leeds belongs, and our goal is to establish a long-term presence there. With that in mind, we have been quietly preparing the club for this moment. The road ahead won’t be easy but we are ready to step confidently into this next chapter.
“Above all, this is your club and your promotion. I want to thank each and every one of you, along with the players and every member of staff at Elland Road and Thorp Arch, for your tireless commitment in pursuit of this unforgettable moment.
“We still have a chance to finish this season with a trophy. Let’s show the squad we are behind them over the final two matches.
“I look forward to rejoining the Premier League alongside all of you. Enjoy the celebrations – we’ve earned them! Marching on Together.”
What happens next will almost certainly affect Rangers, one way or the other.
