Outgoing Everton director of soccer Kevin Thelwell is ready to affix Rangers, Sky Sports activities Information understands.
Gers CEO Patrick Stewart has been looking for a brand new sporting director since February and appears set to maneuver for the 51-year-old, who moved to the Merseyside membership in 2022 from New York Pink Bulls.
Thelwell – who has additionally labored at Wolves, Derby County and Preston North Finish – confirmed in March he could be departing the Toffees on the finish of his contract, amid a variety of structural modifications on the membership.
Throughout his three years on the Premier League outfit, Thelwell has overseen troublesome intervals which have included struggles with PSR guidelines, factors deductions, a battle in opposition to relegation and managerial modifications.
Nevertheless, he has seen the membership acquire £226m in switch charges, whereas spending simply £145m throughout six switch home windows. For context, 9 Premier League sides spent over £100m within the final summer time window alone.
Regardless of struggles off the sphere and circumstances resulting in a scarcity of spending, he’s set to depart with Everton on the rise beneath David Moyes and getting into a brand new stadium subsequent season.
It’s understood Thelwell has met senior Ibrox figures just lately, having additionally visited the membership’s amenities in Glasgow.
Rangers are set to be taken over by US buyers, with well being tycoon Andrew Cavanagh and the 49ers Enterprises closing in on a deal to amass a controlling stake at Ibrox.
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Medical insurance tycoon Andrew Cavenagh and Gretar Steinsson of the San Francisco 49ers have been at Ibrox for current matches, with Rangers set to be taken over by US buyers
Why are Rangers appointing a sporting director?
CEO Stewart commissioned a “root-and-branch review of the entire football department” in January as he regarded to convey success again to the membership.
It was confirmed by the Ibrox chief that appointing a sporting director was recognized from the exterior overview and has been engaged on the search since.
Ross Wilson – who left Rangers in 2023 to affix Nottingham Forest – was Rangers’ final sporting director
Rangers have gained only one league title in 14 seasons, and have sacked three managers since 2022 – with Stewart saying the appointment would have “responsibility for the entire football operations throughout the club”.
He added that the appointment could be “an experienced football person who will be responsible for all aspects of the football club to ensure they’re working together towards fulfilling our holistic joined-up plan.”
Rangers have been working with no sporting director since Ross Wilson left for Nottingham Forest in April 2023.
