San Francisco 49ers’ Paraag Marathe says they’re “always looking at other opportunities” after it emerged American traders are in talks with Rangers over a multi-million-pound takeover.
Marathe, who’s in his twenty fourth 12 months on the San Francisco 49ers, is a type of concerned within the talks to take management at Ibrox.
At the moment chairman of Leeds United, he has spoken in regards to the potential takeover for the primary time.
“I can’t really comment on whatever rumours might be out there,” he mentioned on the Monetary Instances Business of Soccer Summit.
“However we’re different alternatives. And I believe it’s doable to copy the eagerness [he has for Leeds].
“What we’re on the lookout for is golf equipment with the correct bones, golf equipment with the correct historical past of success.
“Golf equipment with the correct potential for progress. And if you happen to’re a sportsperson and also you adore it and also you deal with it as a lifestyle – so to talk – like I do, then completely there’s sufficient room in your coronary heart.
“Just like there is to love all of your children, there’s enough room in your heart to love all your sports properties.”
Former Gers chair Dave King is the most important shareholder at Ibrox with a stake of round 13 per cent, whereas one other former chair, Douglas Park, and director George Taylor additionally personal over 10 per cent of the membership.
Rangers are 16 factors behind Celtic within the Scottish Premiership after a 2-0 residence defeat towards St Mirren that led to supervisor Philippe Clement being sacked, with former participant Barry Ferguson taking up. They misplaced the League Cup last to their Previous Agency rivals and are out of the Scottish Cup after a shock loss at residence to Queen’s Park.
The membership posted a £17.2m loss final 12 months.
Sky Sports activities Information has approached Rangers, Leeds and the San Francisco 49ers for remark.