Overview

• Steven Gerrard walked away after face-to-face talks, citing timing and reservations about operating within Rangers’ current sporting model, though he was said to be impressed by the owners.
• Chairman Andrew Cavenagh, vice-chair Paraag Marathe, 49ers technical director Gretar Steinsson, CEO Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell have been holding in-person interviews in London for a head-coach appointment.
• Danny Rohl, who impressed in discussions and is available after leaving Sheffield Wednesday, is widely reported as the leading candidate, though some senior figures prefer a more experienced profile.
• Former Rangers defender Kevin Muscat remains a serious option but is managing Shanghai Port in a Chinese Super League title race that runs into late November, limiting near-term availability.
• Under-19 coach Steven Smith is overseeing first-team training as Rangers target an appointment before Saturday’s visit of Dundee United, while reports linking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are unconfirmed and separate reports say he is speaking to Sweden about their national team job.