Preliminary discussions between Rangers and Steven Gerrard have exceeded expectations and the former manager is en route to Scotland amid a strong mutual enthusiasm for his return to Ibrox. (TeamTalk), external
A leading bookmaker has suspended betting on the next Rangers head coach after a “flood of money” for former team boss Steven Gerrard. (The Herald), external
Steven Gerrard will attempt to lure former England coach Steve Holland into his new-look Rangers backroom team if he lands the job as head coach. (Daily Record), external
Danny Murphy, a close friend and former team-mate of Steven Gerrard, is surprised the former England midfielder is contemplating a return to Rangers. (Daily Record), external
Former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha admits he made a lot of wrong man-management decisions during his time at Ibrox but also reckons a lack of respect for his background, leaks from within the club, and owner Dave King’s absence all played their part too. (Daily Record), external
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda, who is likely to miss Japan’s match against Paraguay with discomfort in his left foot, says it was his decision to stay with the Scottish champions this summer. (Nikkan Sports), external