Multiple sources at Ibrox have told the Rangers Review that the search is still ongoing at present. Another round of discussions with Gerrard were held on Friday and it is understood that the process will continue on Saturday. No formal offer has been made to any candidate.
The Rangers Review reported this week that former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl was one other name in the frame following the sacking of Russell Martin on Sunday. As of Friday afternoon, no approach had been made to former Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh is leading the recruitment drive alongside vice-chairman Paraag Marathe.
Gerrard has been the name on the lips of supporters since the weekend. One source told the Rangers Review this week that he was the leading candidate. Martin was dismissed after the 1-1 draw with Falkirk that left Rangers languishing in the Premiership standings.
The Rangers Review also understands that with the club having spent the summer looking for a head coach, the topic of the chain of command is on the agenda, with Gerrard having held the office and influence of manager during his previous stint in Glasgow.
The Liverpool legend sat down with former England team-mate Rio Ferdinand for a podcast interview earlier this week. He described Rangers as the ‘perfect match’ and outlined his desire to return to management following a short stint in Saudi Arabia.
“I’d love another go at some point,” Gerrard said. “I want to change a few things and improve a few things and come back fresh. With a few different people around myself.
“I’d love another couple of challenges doing this. And that’s what I’m working on in the background at the moment. A few different ideas, a few different people around me.
“Now, I’m enjoying family time and doing a lot of things that I haven’t been able to do. Going to Grand Prix, doing exhibition games with ex-teammates and superstars, that type of stuff’s been great.
“But there’s a part of me that still feels that there’s a bit of unfinished business in terms of wanting to go in and face another couple of exciting challenges. But I want a certain type of challenge.
“If in an ideal world they come available, I’ll jump at them. If they don’t, I won’t go back in. I want to be at a team that’s going to compete to win because I think that suits me better.
“I think certain jobs and certain clubs would suit my style and the way I like to go about it. But I’ve also got time now where I’m not in a rush, where I know the right people that are out there to make me a stronger and a better coach. They’re the people I need to find.
“Because if I get the right match with them people around me, I know and I’ve proved I can be successful as a manager. And that’s what I’m working on in the background now.”