49ers already know the exact CV they need for next Rangers boss as UEFA factor into Clement succession plan

Under-fire Philippe Clement is facing major questions over his Rangers future amid the 49ers Enterprises led takeover at Ibrox.

And Kevin Gallacher reckons that the NFL giants already have a template for success if they look south of the border. The Belgian has endured a horror campaign with defeat to St Mirren on home turf the latest dismal defeat for the Light Blues, as they hurtle towards a trophy-less campaign.

Clement received backing from CEO Patrick Stewart earlier this week with pressure skyrocketing on a boss who has already survived Premier Sports Cup final defeat to Celtic and an embarrassing Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Queen's Park. Former Manchester United chief Stewart pointed to success in the Europa League as a key factor in Clement keeping his job - with the competition remaining Rangers last realistic shot at silverware this season.

However, it remains to be seen if the US consortium share the feelings of Stewart as they inch closer to taking control of the Scottish Premiership side. And Gallacher reckons that they will need to a boss who can work with a tight budget - and follow the example of his former club Newcastle United after the Saudi-led takeover of the Magpies.

Eddie Howe has managed the club in the faces of stringent Financial Fair Play rules that have limited how much cash the club can splash in the market. Rangers will be in a similar position following the completion of the takeover, with UEFA's financial sustainability rules mean that spending on player and coach wages, transfers and agents fees is restricted this season to 70 per cent of a club's revenue from this summer.

Writing for the Sunday Post, the former Scotland international said: "Rangers fans digesting the news of their