San Francisco 49ers owners set to complete Rangers takeover deal

- Reports say 49ers Enterprises to take 51% stake in club
- Due diligence now set to begin on offer
A takeover deal for Rangers is set to be completed, with the owners of the San Francisco 49ers on track to acquire a majority stake in the Glasgow giants, according to reports.
The news follows months of discussion around a proposed investment and comes at a delicate time for the club, with Rangers 16 points behind Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership but about to face Fenerbahce in a Europa League last-16 tie.
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