Exclusive: Rangers narrow new manager shortlist to two contenders
Rangers have narrowed their managerial shortlist down to just two names, sources have told Football Insider.
The Gers are still searching for a replacement for Russell Martin, who was sacked by the club following a 1-1 draw with Falkirk.
Steven Gerrard looked all set to take over at Ibrox, but Rangers weren’t able to get the deal over the line with the former Liverpool man pulling out of the race.
Sean Dyche also rejected the chance to take the job, meaning that the club have now been turned down by two different candidates.
Danny Rohl in battle with one other candidate
With Gerrard out the race, Danny Rohl is now the favourite to take over at Rangers, following his departure from Sheffield Wednesday over the summer.
However, sources say that Rohl is battling one other unnamed candidate for the Ibrox job.
Rangers initially had a four-man shortlist to replace Martin, which included Kevin Muscat, as well as Rohl, Gerrard and Dyche.
Muscat had a spell with the Gers as a player back in 2002, and as a manager, he has won league titles in Australia, Japan, and China.
Rangers linked with former West Ham boss
Slaven Bilic has been linked with the manager’s job at Rangers in recent days, and is another one who could potentially be rivalling Rohl.
The former West Ham boss, who has been out of work since leaving Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Fateh in August 2024, has now emerged as a key contender.
Bilic was an option for West Ham in their attempts to replace Graham Potter, hinting that he was eager to get back into management.
However, he missed out on a surprise return to the London Stadium when they opted to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo, who controversially left Nottingham Forest earlier this season.
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