The mega money Celtic bonanza that has ‘huge impact’ on Rangers as finance expert casts dull Ibrox verdict

Rangers fans are waiting patiently for further updates on the proposed 49ers Enterprises takeover. The deal is expected to be finalised before June and it could have a huge impact on the Scottish Premiership side.

New investment will also play a big role in the club’s approach of the summer transfer window. Rangers signed off a handful of loan exits over the winter but brought in just the one new recruit in centre-back Rafael Fernandes.

The Gers will possibly be already looking ahead to potential summer business like whether or not they can make Václav Černý’s contract permanent. Parent club and Bundesliga side Wolfsburg are reportedly looking for a fee of £6.75 million to offload Černý permanently but according to Fichajes, Villarreal and West Ham are also interested in snapping him up during the summer.z

Dan Plumley, a football finance expert, has examined the financial differences between Rangers and Celtic. However, he believes that the prospective fresh cash influx will allow Rangers to sign impactful players like Černý.

Dan Plumley examines Rangers’ finances.

Plumley told Ibrox News that Scottish football economics are ‘the most significant issue’ in the game right now. That is partly due to Celtic’s significant financial gains from the Champions League, which has a telling impact on Rangers.

“It shows how difficult the finances are in Scottish football more broadly and we have talked about this a lot, and we will keep talking about it because it’s the most pertinent issue,” added the Premiership player.

“There’s a big difference between whether you qualify for the Champions League and how far you go in the Europa League. And then there’s the situation with Scottish clubs in the Premier League, so it’s very evident right now that Celtic will profit more this year as a result of their Champions League run.

“That’s going to have a pretty big impact on what Rangers do, so I always believe with this one it’s more about the short-term situation of Rangers in any particular season, but also because of the way that league works, where Celtic are as well.

“We don’t always want to keep comparing, but financially you almost have to because it then filters down to decisions like this, and I think what you’re seeing here is more of a product of the short-term position because historically Rangers will be looking to be able to afford those kind of fees.”

Plumley also discussed Rangers’ season thus far and endorsed a new round of investment to transform the dynamic at Ibrox. The Gers parted ways with Philippe Clement following another dismal Scottish Premiership outcome. Rangers is now 13 points behind league leaders Celtic.