Watch as Paraag Marathe and Rangers US consortium walk around Ibrox
It's understood they will seal their multi-million pound takeover by the end of May at the latest.
Former chairmen Dave King and John Bennett are among those selling shares to make way for the Americans.
Also seen in the video is club chief executive Patrick Stewart, who will remain in place once the incoming group arrives and newly hired communications chief Greig Mailer.
The video was posted on social media channel X, formerly Twitter by journalist Raman Bhardwaj.
You can watch the video in the player below courtesy of STV.
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