Rangers Ownership Shake-Up: Bennett to Sell Shares as 49ers Enterprises Eyes Takeover

John Bennett is set to sell his stake in Rangers as 49ers Enterprises moves forward with a potential takeover, marking a significant shift in the club's ownership.

John Bennett, a former chairman of Rangers, has reportedly agreed to sell his stake in the club as part of a proposed takeover by 49ers Enterprises. This move follows a similar decision by Dave King, signaling a major shift in the ownership structure at Ibrox.

In other Scottish football news, Dundee United has accused defender Kevin Holt of forcing a transfer to Derry City by claiming he might be unavailable for selection for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Stuart Kettlewell reflects on his departure from Motherwell, stating that quitting has made him a better manager and a stronger person.

Celtic's captain, Callum McGregor, admitted that the team was "a bit short" in their recent loss to Hibernian, but he believes the rare slip will sharpen their focus for the remainder of the season.

Additionally, Aberdeen's manager, Jimmy Thelin, is optimistic about the potential strike partnership between Oday Dabbagh and Kevin Nisbet after Dabbagh scored a late winner against Kilmarnock.

In the transfer market, Manchester United is reportedly targeting Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, while Celtic winger Liam Kuhn is attracting interest from both English and German clubs.

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