Steven Gerrard is the early favourite to be appointed Rangers manager, with the former Ibrox boss a free agent after leaving Al-Ettifaq. (Sun) Norwich City first-team coach Jack Wilshere is also in the running for the Ibrox vacancy. (Scotsman - subscription)

Steven Gerrard is the favourite to become the next manager of his former side, but he will be forced into waiting due to finances

Rangers are searching for their next manager after sacking Philippe Clement over the weekend and former boss Steven Gerrard is the bookies' favourite, having left Ibrox in 2021

Rangers have sacked Philippe Clement as their manager. The Scottish side have parted ways with the 50-year-old with a 2-0 defeat to St Mirren at Ibrox leaving them 13 points adrift of Scottish

Steven Gerrard has been linked with a sensational return to Rangers as Philippe Clement heads for the exit door.

Liverpool icon Gerrard has endured a tough management career since leaving Ibrox after being shown the door by Aston Villa before taking a gamble in the Saudi Pro League. However, his spell at Al-Ettifaq came to an abrupt end earlier this year with the club facing a relegation scrap.

Former captain Barry Ferguson will be offered the chance to lead Rangers as manager for the rest of the season. (Record) Fellow former Ibrox players Neil McCann and Billy Dodds are linked with joining Ferguson at Rangers.

Rangers legend McCoist can see Gerrard’s return happening, but admitted he had hoped a different former Three Lions midfielder would get the job. ‘The decline in the club –

Steven Gerrard is set for an emotional return to his former club in a surprise move. Liverpool Transfer Latest: Milos Kerkez drops MEGA hint as new left-back saves Reds title dreams The former Liverpool icon will go down as one of the best players to have played in the Premier League and as one of the best in the history of the club.