Rangers mull over new loan offer

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Rangers are considering a 拢1m loan deal which would see an arrangement with Laxey Partners Ltd cancelled.

The Ibrox club has told Press Association Sport they will explore an offer from businessman George Letham.

Laxey Partners, the club's single-biggest shareholder, stand to make 拢150,000 in either interest or shares by the time their money is repaid by the agreed date of 1 September.

However, Letham is reported to want half of that sum for his loan offer.

Last week, the League One leaders confirmed they had accepted an interest-free loan of 拢500,000 from Sandy Easdale, director of the football board, as well as the 拢1m deal with Laxey Partners Ltd.

And the three main fans' groups united to express concern about the "unduly onerous" terms.

In a joint statement, the Rangers Supporters Association, Rangers Supporters Assembly and Rangers Supporters Trust said: "We have been contacted by a number of Rangers supporters, who are also current shareholders, indicating they would have provided a secured loan of 拢1.5m on more favourable terms than the combined Laxey Partners/Easdale loans".

Both loans are secured against the club's Edmiston House and Albion car park facilities.

Rangers announced a 拢14.4m loss in the 13 months to June and the playing squad refused to accept a proposed 15% wage cut as the club seeks to cut costs.

Rangers say the borrowed cash will be used for working capital over the coming months, with chief executive Graham Wallace insisting there is no threat of a second administration.