The hidden Rangers and 49ers connection already at work inside Ibrox as Patrick Stewart open to 'tangible insights'

Rangers are in talks over a takeover that could see a cash injection coming from the mega-rich San Francisco 49ers - and there is already a connection between the two clubs at work.

Record Sport exclusively revealed that Paraag Marathe and the 49ers are behind a surprise move to takeover the Ibrox side after with a US-based consortium holding secret discussions stretching beyond the turn of the year - and those talks are now understood to have reached an advanced stage. Should a multi-million pound investment deal get over the line, a door would be open to a lucrative relationship with the NFL giants - and a unique bond appears to have already been formed.

The NFL giants are among the most high-profile clients of Sportsology Group - a global sports advisory firm specialising in club strategy, performance analysis, and investment guidance. And the New York-based group are currently carrying out the strategic review of the Scottish Premiership giants.

Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart lauded the progress of the review during an interview with Rangers TV that was released on Wednesday morning. He said: "The review is progressing well.

"We have got a lot of insights into things that are going well and not well at Auchenhowie. I would really compliment the staff and how open and honest they've been.

"And they provided really valuable feedback to myself and also the consultants we've got on supporting with it. And we're beginning to get some real tangible insights that are flowing into real recommendations that we're starting to action."