Overview

• Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, Gerrard said he would take the right job after receiving five or six approaches, stressing he needs his coaching team in place and a club set up to compete to win.
• Rangers are drawing up a shortlist after sacking Russell Martin, with the BBC reporting the club is open to reappointing Gerrard and is awaiting clarity on his interest.
• Bookmakers and multiple outlets list Gerrard as the favourite for the vacancy, and talkSPORT reports he is the leading candidate if he wants the job.
• The BBC reports earlier talks with the club’s new American owners fell away over unspecified issues, so any return is not assured.
• Former assistant Garry McAllister said he would not rule out working with Gerrard again and suggested the current squad may give Gerrard pause, while Sean Dyche has been sounded out but is not keen and Derek McInnes is also under consideration.