Steven Gerrard returns to Rangers “Vinkt many boxes”, but Kris Boyd thinks the club still doesn't know who they want as their new manager.
Formers Rangers -Baas Gerrard is linked to a return to Glasgow, three and a half years after stopping the management to take the lead at Aston Villa.
Gerrard, who led Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title in 2021, has been unemployed since the Saudi side Al-Attifaq in January.
Sky Sports News understands that Gerrard and Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti are only two names that have been approved about taking the lead.
Former Southampton, Swansea and MK down manager Russell Martin is another name that is being considered.
Danny Rohl, ex-Luton Town boss Rob Edwards and former Bournemouth and Wolves manager Gary O'Neil are also linked to the track.
Although Kris Boyd can see the benefits of the former Liverpool captain Gerrard return, he is not convinced that the club has a preferred candidate.
“Rangers must get someone who understands, gets, can handle the pressure and demands,” former Ibrox striker Boyd told Sky Sports News.
“Steven showed that he can do that in Glasgow for three years. He can deal with it, he has had it all his life.
“That there will be many coaches and managers who will be afraid of the Rangersbaan for me because of the pressure and requirements that are accompanied by it.
“You need someone who can handle the pressure every day, bear the burden of the football club and bring it forward.
“Yes, [Gerrard] Ticks many courses. His back room staff In the past Michael Beale returned to Rangers as a manager and that didn't quite work out, so he should change everything I would imagine.
“I think there is still a long way to go that will be the Rangers manager. I know they have spoken with people, they have experienced a long list, but it changes every day.
“I don't think Rangers have made their decision. Many people guess who will be the next manager.
“Nothing really comes from the club, there is nothing coming from people that would know.
“I don't think Rangers went through that list and the person they want to have now received.”
Other options from Rangers
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, worked under his father Carlo in Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid.
With Carlo, who will come to Brazil next week, Davide – who is known among incoming sports director Kevin Thelwell – wants to become a manager in himself.
The 35-year-old was linked to Como in the event that Cesc Fabregas left. However, the former captain of Arsenal is staying in the Italian club.
Davide could help his father for the friendly matches of Brazil against Ecuador and Paraguay early next month, but it is clear that Paul Clement will be called the Assistant of Carlo.
Martin is also a name that is known to Rangers -Fans, who played in the club in 2018 and has been without work since December. In the meantime, Edwards – who worked with Thelwell at Wolves – can be an option for which Gers Chiefs choose.
Sheffield Wednesday Boss Rohl has also been associated with the track at Southampton, but with Will still in the mix at St Mary's 36-year-old, the last shortlist could still make.
Although various options are being considered, Thelwell, Stewart and Co will want to appoint the 20th permanent manager of Rangers as soon as possible.
Rangers returns to the training for the season for their Champions League qualifications at the end of July, with the new Scottish Premiership season starting in the first weekend of August.
Every appointment does not have to wait for the official completion of the American takeover.
An American consortium checked by a health insurance member Andrew Cavenagh, including the San Francisco 49ers Investment Arm, the 49ers companies, is expected to acquire an interest of 51 percent in Rangers at the beginning of June.
It is understood that although the acquisition is underway, the planning for the following season has continued behind the scenes while the club weigh decisions about player contracts and potential transfers.
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