Rangers are preparing for a transformative summer as the 49ers Enterprises take control at Ibrox.
Led by Paraag Marathe and Andrew Cavenagh, the American investment group is set to revamp both the playing squad and the club’s broader operations. A major focus will be the midfield, with uncertainty surrounding the futures of Nico Raskin and Mohamed Diomande amid expected interest from English clubs during the upcoming transfer window.
Rangers eye £4m move for Metinho
According to the Scottish Sun (10 May), the new leadership has identified Brazilian midfielder Metinho—currently on loan at Basel from Troyes—as a priority signing. The 22-year-old is valued at around £4million and has also attracted attention from several English Championship sides.
Nicknamed the “Brazilian Pogba,” Metinho is seen as the type of dynamic presence needed in midfield to bring strength and creativity, regardless of whether Barry Ferguson remains as manager or a new head coach is appointed.
49ers era to spark major rebuild
With Celtic already securing the Premiership title and holding a significant lead over their Glasgow rivals, the need for a squad overhaul is clear. Rangers still have a game in hand against Aberdeen (11 May), but the gulf in quality has been evident throughout the season.
The potential signing of Metinho reflects a wider strategy the club has embraced: identifying emerging talents in lesser-known markets. This method has already paid dividends with players like Diomande, Raskin, Hamza Igamane, and Jefte—many of whom could attract sizeable offers in the off-season.
Long term, the club aims to use this model of buying and developing under-the-radar talent as a sustainable path to close the gap on Celtic and restore their dominance in Scottish football.
