Ally McCoist spots Rangers takeover clue as he sees next manager move that tells him 49ers are imminent

49ers Enterprises are said to be nearing a takeover at Rangers, who are hunting their next manager.

Ally McCoist reckons one particular Rangers manager move tells him that a 49ers-led takeover is in its endgame.

It’s all change at Ibrox after a disappointing season and that extends beyond the players on the park, with the squad set for a summer overhaul. A new manager is being sought and Real Madrid coach Davide Ancelotti is firmly linked with becoming the permanent successor to Philippe Clement. Barry Ferguson is interim boss until the end of the Premiership season, which ends this weekend away at Hibs.

Kevin Thelwell is to arrive as sporting director and new owners are likely to be in situ, with a 49ers Enterprises backed consortium nearing a takeover at Rangers. With Ancelotti now being heavily touted as a likely option for the club, Rangers icon McCoist senses that is a clue, as the next manager move would suggest to him that the 49ers are at the finishing line of their deal.

Ally McCoist verdict on when 49ers takeover at Rangers could happen

He said on talkSPORT: “What this appointment would tell me is that the takeover is just about done. They are not going to go and appoint somebody if the takeover is not done. The club will be in new hands before a new manager is appointed. It just makes sense and would suggest to me that the ownership deal is just about done.

McCoist added on caretaker Ferguson’s chances of the job: “It’s an interesting one and it looks like the deal is just about going through (for Ancelotti.) I don’t think Barry will get it and I will tell you why. I just think they will go down another route but Barry has done a reasonable job.