Stefan Borson predicts: Rangers owners to take Ibrox transfer ‘gamble’ - ‘It’s a big decision’
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James Murray
Tue 26 August 2025 7:00, UK
Rangers’ new owners could be ready to take a transfer “gamble” as the club’s Champions League hopes hang by a thread.
Russell Martin is already under pressure at Ibrox after failing to win any of his opening three Scottish Premiership games in charge at Rangers.
Meanwhile, the Glasgow side lost 3-1 to Club Brugge in their Champions League play-off round first leg, with the second leg taking place in Belgium on Wednesday (27 August).
Rangers would be in line for a significant windfall if they manage to turn things around against Club Brugge and qualify for the Champions League.
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Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I think both the Scottish clubs that have got Champions League possibility, I think from a planning perspective it’s quite hard for them because we’ve got this huge contingency that depends on the qualifiers.
“Then it’s all going to fall into place because we’re going to be in the Champions League.
“Obviously, it now looks very hard for Rangers, and Celtic probably feel more confident.”
Brendan Rodgers is looking to help secure Celtic’s place in the Champions League (Credit: Imago)
In terms of potential incomings at Ibrox, Football Insider revealed on 17 August Rangers are targeting three key areas ahead of the transfer deadline on 1 September, with bringing in a new striker, winger and centre-back the priority.