Rangers Managerial Search: Steven Gerrard Considered as Top Target
The search for a new Rangers manager has been ongoing, with the Ibrox club considering several top candidates for the role. According to a report from the BBC, Steven Gerrard is being considered as a top target for the position. The 43-year-old former Liverpool player has previously managed Rangers’ Glasgow rivals, Celtic, but it is understood that he could be approached by the Light Blues.
The BBC understands that along with Gerrard, Gary O’Neil, Rob Edwards, and Russell Martin are also on Rangers’ shortlist of managerial targets. It is believed that Rangers are looking for a manager who can bring success to the club, and Gerrard’s experience in Scottish football makes him an attractive option.
In other news, Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer has revealed that he has had talks with Bundesliga clubs over teenage midfielder Lennon Miller. The 18-year-old was named PFA Scotland young player of the year and has caught the eye of several top clubs. Wimmer has expressed his desire to keep Miller at Fir Park, but acknowledged that it may be difficult to resist interest from bigger clubs.
Rangers are also reported to be preparing an offer for Estoril defender Kevin Boma. The 22-year-old Frenchman has been linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership, with Union Berlin and FC Basel also expressing interest in the player. It is understood that Rangers are looking to strengthen their defence ahead of the new season.
Meanwhile, Jose Cifuentes has hinted that he wants to make his loan move to Rangers permanent. The Ecuador midfielder has been on loan at Ibrox from Greek side Aris, but has expressed his desire to stay at the club. Aris have made an approach to Rangers to lower the £2.2m asking price for Cifuentes, but it is understood that the Scottish club are yet to respond.
Rangers-linked winger Kwame Poku has “30 clubs” chasing him, according to Peterborough owner Darragh McAnthony. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Ibrox, but it is understood that he has several other suitors. Poku’s future is set to be a major talking point in the coming weeks.
Former Rangers full-back Alan Hutton believes that the club need to bring in six or seven new players to strengthen their squad. Hutton, who played for Rangers between 2006 and 2008, thinks that the club need to make significant additions to their squad if they are to challenge for major honours.
In other Scottish football news, Luton Town have triggered a contract option for goalkeeper Jack Walton, who has been on loan at Dundee United for the past two seasons. The 24-year-old has been a regular for Dundee United, and will now return to Luton Town ahead of the new season.
Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano has expressed his confidence that Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson will reach his “highest level” in a new deeper role. Ferguson has been a regular for Bologna, and has also played for the Scotland national team. Italiano believes that the 23-year-old has the potential to become a top player, and is excited to see how he develops in his new role.
This article is based on reports from various sources, including the BBC, which has been providing in-depth coverage of Scottish football news.
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