Rangers Leadership and Transfer Rumors Emerge

Reports indicate that Rangers is anticipated to appoint Patrick Stewart, previously an interim chief at Manchester United, as its new chief executive officer. (Rangers Review, external, subscription required) According to the Scottish Sun, Malcolm Offord, a 60-year-old member of the House of Lords, is the primary candidate to assume the role of chairman at Rangers, succeeding John Bennett. (Scottish Sun), external Football Insider suggests that Rangers might secure the signing of Peterborough winger Kwame Poku in January, potentially ahead of English clubs, given that the 23-year-old’s contract expires at the season’s conclusion. (Football Insider), external Vincenzo Ierardo, who serves as assistant manager to Kevin Muscat, asserts that Muscat continues to concentrate on Shanghai Port, despite renewed rumors linking him with a transfer to Rangers. (Daily Record), external Gregory Vignal, a former Ibrox player, commented that Thursday’s match against Europa League opponent Nice, which employs an “aggressive, attacking style,” will present “a big challenge” for Rangers, though he believes they can exploit the French team through counter-attacks. (Daily Record), external