Rangers Near Permanent Deal for Bournemouth Midfielder Joe Rothwell

Rangers are close to signing Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth on a permanent deal, marking a strategic move under the ownership of 49ers Enterprises, which also controls Leeds United where Rothwell was on loan last season. The 30-year-old midfielder, who helped Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League, is a familiar figure to Rangers' manager Russell Martin, having worked together previously at Southampton. Rothwell's experience and skill, particularly his set-piece deliveries, are expected to strengthen Rangers as they prepare for the upcoming Scottish Premiership season and Champions League qualifiers. The deal is seen as a bargain due to Rothwell entering the final year of his Bournemouth contract, and he reportedly chose Rangers over offers from La Liga. This potential signing complements other recent transfers involving Bournemouth players, such as Max Aarons on loan at Rangers. The arrangement highlights the collaborative but non-feeder relationship between Leeds United and Rangers under 49ers Enterprises, emphasizing mutual growth and resource sharing.