Rangers next manager roundup: Kevin Muscat staff lined up as big payment needed
Rangers’ search for a new manager seems to be coming to a conclusion.
Rangers sacked Russell Martin on 5 October, after a dismal 17 matches in charge of the Ibrox club.
Steven Gerrard was the prime candidate to take over, but he refused to return to Govan after positive talks had taken place.
The 49ers Enterprises group and Andrew Cavenagh need to ensure that they pick the right man to take Rangers forward.
Here, Ibrox News looks at the latest updates on the situation.
Rangers will have to wait for Muscat appointment
Rangers may have to wait if Muscat is their man to replace Martin.
The 52-year-old reportedly wants to remain with his current club until the Chinese Super League campaign is over, as they are two points clear with four games remaining.
The Hearts & Hand Podcast took to X on 14 October to explain the situation, saying: “Muscat with McCann as assistant seems to be gathering pace. I’d feel more comfortable if he was arriving as soon as possible rather than seeing out the Chinese season (ends 22 November). We have a lot of big games coming up.”
Muscat edges closer to Rangers job as coach spotted in Glasgow
Muscat is edging closer to the Rangers job, and an update has been provided on his potential coaching staff.
Four Lads Had A Dream claimed on 14 October, that Neil McCann will be on his coaching staff and could take charge for the Dundee United clash on 18 October.
Taking to X, they said: “Next 48hrs are huge but Muscat is now in a strong position to become the next Rangers Manager, this has moved very quickly.
“Looks like Neil McCann will be on his coaching staff and could take temporary charge for Saturday.”
Muscat’s staff lined up as Rangers close in
Muscat is understood to be Rangers’ number one choice for the vacancy, and his staff has already been lined up.
A report from Alan Nixon, via his Patreon on 14 October, claims that one or two backroom appointments could be made.
He states that talks have progressed between the Gers and their former player, and they could supplement him with a small team.
Muscat strikes secret agreement as Rangers due to pay big fee
Rangers will have to pay a big compensation fee if they want to appoint Muscat, as their new manager.
A report from Daily Record on 14 October claims that the Australian has a secret agreement with McCann when he was linked with the job previously.
It states that the Gers would have to part with a “hefty compensation fee” given that he is under contract with Shanghai Port for another year.
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