Rangers and Leeds United may be linked together this transfer window as 49ers Enterprises make plans after their takeover at Ibrox.
The 49ers, who own the West Yorkshire outfit, acquired a controlling share in the Gers alongside Andrew Cavenagh recently, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds.
Russell Martin has been promised significant funds at Ibrox this summer, but it remains to be seen what types of players the Light Blues target.
Bournemouth defender Max Aarons has been linked with a move to the Bears after spending half of the previous campaign on loan at Valencia, and an intriguing link has emerged in the race for his signature.
Rangers and Leeds may be looking at similar transfer targets after Aarons interest
Aarons’ links with Leeds amid interest from the Gers may suggest the two teams could be looking at similar transfer targets, Keith Jackson says.
The Daily Record journalist is interested to see the English right-back being considered as an option by the Light Blues and the Whites, hinting at a cross-over at Ibrox.
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Jackson feels the database that the San Francisco 49ers are using in West Yorkshire may also help the Bears determine their signings.
Speaking on Hotline Live (16 June), the journalist said: “[Aarons] is also being linked in the last 24 hours or so with Leeds. That’s interesting to me. I’m working on the assumption at this minute in time that whatever database Leeds are using, courtesy of the San Francisco 49ers’ technology, I don’t think people from that list are going to be far removed from the sort of names Rangers might be looking at.”
Cavenagh and 49ers takeover to benefit Martin at Ibrox
Cavenagh and the 49ers have appointed Kevin Thelwell as the Gers’ new sporting director, and he has already begun work, with a major clear-out arguably needed.
The ex-Everton chief sanctioned Leon Balogun’s exit despite the Nigerian defender undoubtedly being one of the best players last season.
Ianis Hagi and Valcav Cerny have also left, despite many fans wanting the duo to stay after their impressive displays in the previous campaign.
Some enticing names, such as Conor Coady and Flynn Downes, are being linked with the Gers, who may not come cheap, showcasing the apparent ambition under Martin.
The ex-Southampton boss will be aware that a major squad overhaul is potentially needed at the Light Blues to be successful again.
Leeds have enjoyed relative prosperity since the 49ers’ arrival, winning the English Championship last season, ending their two-year exile from the Premier League.
It will be interesting to see who the Glaswegian outfit end up signing in the coming months and what the future holds for them under the new ownership.
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