Derek McInnes to Rangers: Board upheaval stalls deal – sources
Derek McInnes is in line as a potential replacement for Philippe Clement as his Rangers future is up in the air, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed the former Chelsea boss could be in line to take the job if the club parts ways with Philippe Clement.
Clement is currently under pressure at Rangers after an underwhelming start to the season that has left the club trailing Celtic by five points in the league table.
Football Insider revealed the 50-year-old is just one loss away from losing his job, which will require the Scottish giants to find a suitable replacement.
McInnes is being linked with the position, but upheaval with the board after chairman John Bennett stepped down this week due to health issues.
The club’s immediate focus is now on resolving everything at the boardroom level to stabilise the situation moving forward.
Derek McInnes impressed enough to be a contender for the Rangers job
The financial issues at Rangers are another major issue that the club needs to resolve sooner rather than later.
The Gers were unable to purchase players without selling some during the summer transfer window due to the lack of funds available.
These are all issues that the club wants to solve immediately, which could take precedence over hiring a new manager.
McInnes had impressed with his work last season in charge of Kilmarnock, guiding the side to a fourth-place finish.
But on the flip side, McInnes’ side are without a win so far this season as they currently sit second-bottom in the Scottish Premiership.
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