Overview

• Steven Gerrard is the preferred candidate for the Rangers managerial position, backed by the incoming US consortium led by 49ers Enterprises.
• The recruitment process is being spearheaded by sporting director Kevin Thelwell and CEO Patrick Stewart, with consortium input shaping the decision.
• Barry Ferguson has exited his interim role following the end of the Scottish Premiership season, increasing urgency to finalize a permanent appointment.
• Gerrard, who led Rangers to an unbeaten league title in 2020/21, has been out of work since leaving Al-Ettifaq in January, where he waived £10 million to preserve his coaching record.
• Other candidates such as Davide Ancelotti and Russell Martin remain under consideration, but Gerrard’s ties to the club and track record make him the leading choice.