Russell Martin can bring £15m Rangers transfer plan to summit with takeover king but deals hinge on one condition

The search for the next Ibrox boss is nearing an end with Davide Ancelotti and Martin in the running

Rangers next boss contender Russell Martin could have an early transfer plan to present to takeover kingpin Andrew Cavenagh this week.

The US tycoon – who is spearheading the San Francisco 49ers-backed takeover – is set to meet Davide Ancelotti and former Southampton boss Martin face-to-face in the coming days as the search for a new boss reaches an end.

Record Sport previously revealed that Maurice Ross would be Martin’s right hand man if he lands the job – and a potential transfer strategy may be falling into place at Rangers in the event that management team is appointed.

Reports south of the border suggest that Martin is keen on a reunion with Cameron Archer at his next club amid links with the Ibrox hot seat and Leicester City.

The England youth international – who was previously on Rangers’ radar back in 2022 – only made the move to St Mary’s last summer in a £15million move from Aston Villa.

However, after Martin was shown the door in the midst of the relegation scrap, Archer failed to find regular game time and was close to a loan switch to Leeds United in January.

After his arrival on the south coast, Archer admitted that the style of play from the boss was a huge factor in leaving Villa Park for the club.

He said: “I’m really excited to be here. I had a good chat with the gaffer. Obviously, he told me everything I needed to hear.

That was one of the main reasons why I’m here, his playing style, his coaching and trying to improve me as a player.”

The gaffer also made it clear that he was a huge admirer, stating: