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Ex-manager: Celtic can hold the key to unlocking 49ers Rangers transfer blitz in January

The 49ers may need to spend money again in January to make sure Rangers win the Scottish Premiership this season. The Gers have turned their fortunes around und…

By Jacob Raw · Ibrox News

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Kevin Thomson believes Rangers' owners will spend again in January depending on the outcome against Celtic.
Rangers sit second in the Scottish Premiership, trailing Celtic by four points with a game in hand.
The club previously invested around £35 million on permanent transfers during the summer window.

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Kevin Thomson believes Rangers' ownership will invest again during the January transfer window depending on their Old Firm result against Celtic. Speaking on The Breakdown, the former Kelty Hearts manager stated the 49ers will back manager Derek McInnes to maximize the club's Scottish Premiership title chances.

Rangers previously spent around £35 million in the summer window on players including Kevin Kelsy, Minsu Kim, and Olwethu Makhanya. Ibrox News notes that while Bojan Miovski could depart in January, attacking options may be bolstered as Lawrence Shankland returns from injury.

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