Overview

• Former Southampton manager Russell Martin has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Philippe Clement and has reportedly accepted the project.
• Kevin Thelwell began his role on June 2 and says the club expects to finalise its first-team head coach appointment in the coming days.
• Dan Purdy has been named technical director, succeeding Nils Koppen as part of a broader overhaul of Rangers’ football department.
• An American consortium led by Andrew Cavenagh and backed by 49ers Enterprises completed its takeover days before reorganising the club’s leadership.
• Rangers players are scheduled to return to pre-season training on June 23 as preparations ramp up for the new campaign.