San Francisco 49ers owners set to complete takeover deal for troubled Rangers

Move 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

TOUGH TIMES: Rangers fans show their frustration after the William Hill Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

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.