Mon 19 January 2026 14:36, UK

49ers Enterprises’ ties to Rangers are paying off in more ways than one in the winter transfer window.

Rangers have already made two permanent signings this month, while Andreas Skov Olsen has arrived at Ibrox on an initial loan deal.

The 49ers have been backed to bring in more players for Danny Rohl before the transfer window shuts for business on 2 February.

Scottish Premiership title rivals Celtic are themselves desperately trying to bring in some new recruits, meanwhile, but they have just been knocked back in their pursuit of one target – all thanks to the 49ers.

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Celtic were last week linked with a move for Leeds United striker Joel Piroe, who has fallen out of favour at Elland Road.

The 49ers are involved with both Rangers and Leeds, meaning talk of Piroe potentially joining Celtic raised some eyebrows.

However, it appears there was never any chance of that deal going through.

As reported by Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph via X on Monday, Leeds were “surprised” by Celtic’s approach due to their connection to Rangers.

It is said that, because of the 49ers’ ownership of Rangers and Leeds, the deal was a “non-starter” for the...