Overview

• Gerrard told Rio Ferdinand’s podcast he has “unfinished business,” would consider the right job, and wants his preferred staff in place.
• BBC and Sky say Rangers are open to reappointing him and are awaiting clarity on his interest following his January exit from Al-Ettifaq.
• Talks between Gerrard and Rangers in the summer did not result in an agreement, making prior sticking points central to any new approach.
• Practical hurdles cited include his family being based in Bahrain and a need for assurances over the project, staffing and finances.
• Sean Dyche has been sounded out but is not keen, with Derek McInnes also discussed, as chairman Andrew Cavenagh and vice-chair Paraag Marathe lead the search.