Rangers’ sale to Mike Ashley may finally be dead
The Mike Ashley era is over
According to the latest reports, Mike Ashley’s proposed purchase of Rangers is finally dead. The news comes as a relief to many fans, who have been担心ing about the future of the club under Ashley’s ownership.
Ashley, the owner of Newcastle United, had been in talks to buy Rangers for several months. However, the deal has been beset by problems from the start. In May, it was reported that Ashley was demanding a number of concessions from Rangers, including the right to sell Ibrox Stadium.
Ashley's demands
These demands were met with anger by Rangers fans, who accused Ashley of trying to asset-strip the club. The deal was further delayed by a legal challenge from former Rangers owner Craig Whyte.
With Ashley now out of the picture, Rangers can finally begin to move on. The club is currently in talks with a number of other potential buyers, including a consortium led by former Rangers player Paul Gascoigne.
It is hoped that a new owner can be found soon, who will provide the stability and investment that Rangers need to challenge for major trophies once again.