What a Rangers 49ers takeover truly looks like as plan in place – 5 immersive moves that are coming to Ibrox

No deal has been done yet, but the excitement surrounding the news of a potential Rangers takeover is understandable.

Record Sport broke the story that 49ers Enterprises are in advanced talks to buy the Ibrox club. And with fans having long been demanding change at the very top of the marble staircase, the prospect of it actually happening has caught fire amongst the Light Blues faithful. One league title in the near 13 years since they were demoted to the bottom tier amid a financial crisis, numerous managers and more cash being thrown down the drain while Celtic dominate on and off the park has proved hard to bear.

But what would the new broom actually sweep in at Ibrox? While comparisons to the San Francisco 49ers, the group's flagship sporting investment make little sense due to operating in a completely different world, looking to Leeds United is more than relevant. The 49er owned Elland Road club are top of the Championship and could be back in the English top flight next season. But it's about far more than simply getting Rangers playing well again.

Record Sport looks at what could be in store if a take over happens.

It's one of Scottish football's most iconic stadiums with the red brick facade and famous staircase, but the Edmiston Drive ground is showing its age. Running repairs are required and the farcical situation at the start of the season that forced Rangers to decamp to Hampden due to building works delays on the Copland Road stand did Philippe Clement, his players and the fans no favours.

One commitment 49ers have made at Leeds is to expand Elland Road. The plan is to boost capacity to 53,000 and bring it up to scratch to that the stadium meets UEFA category 4 status - the same as Ibrox - to the tune of