PHILIPPE CLEMENT has spoken for the first time since Rangers entered advanced talks with the billionaire owners of the San Francisco 49ers.
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe is leading a US-led takeover bid in Govan which would see NFL royalty take control of Gers.
Philippe Clement has discussed the prospect of the NFL supremo taking over[/caption]
SunSport understands talks have been ongoing for a number of months and Rangers are confident of striking a deal with the NFL supremo.
It’s understood an agreement could be reached by the end of this season.
The takeover could impact Clement’s future at Ibrox, with the new owners expected to put their own stamp on the team.
But the Belgian isn’t fazed by the prospect of his future being in doubt and insists he is only focused on turning things around on the pitch.
Addressing the media today, Clement was quizzed on the takeover talks with the NFL giants.
He replied: “Those are business questions. I think the club addressed those things in the last couple of days.
“I am here, like I said, for the sporting side, and I will see in one moment of time if things change for the club.
“I’m purely focussed on the team and the performances. That’s my job.
“There is never a club where the manager is involved in these kind of of things.
“If things change and there is a different budget then of course, you are involved in it. That’s business.
“Those are rumours for the moment, there is nothing to talk about until something happens.
“It’s the same as with transfers in the window.
“I’m focused on the team and not the rumours, because otherwise I would forget to do my job, which is to make these players better and get better results.”
Asked if the prospect of new ownership could alter his position in the dugout, Clement replied: “No. No. I’m busy now with the group, the players and the next game – all of that.
“Those are the things that I’m in control of. It’s about the job every day, and getting the best out of the players.”
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