Overview

• Rangers are accelerating their search after sacking Russell Martin on 5 October following the 1-1 draw at Falkirk.
• Edinburgh Evening News, cited by the Daily Record, reports Derek McInnes has told Hearts he will stay and is not considering the Ibrox vacancy.
• McInnes’ stock rose with Hearts topping the Premiership on six wins and a draw, including a 2-0 victory at Ibrox last month.
• Sky Sports reporting says Steven Gerrard is set for talks this week about a possible return, with Football Insider saying he would welcome the job.
• Coverage notes other candidates such as Danny Röhl and Kevin Muscat remain under consideration, but presents Gerrard as the leading option with McInnes out.