'Van Bommel, Dyche & Gerrard interested in Ibrox job' - gossip

Mark van Bommel had previously been linked with the Rangers job

Five main contenders reportedly emerge as Rangers search for a new head coach, while Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn has held talks with Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglu about his future.

Mark van Bommel, who led Royal Antwerp to the Belgian title in 2023, would be interested in being Rangers head coach after being approached before the appointment of Russell Martin. (Ben Jacobs on X)

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, Danny Rohl, who recently left Sheffield Wednesday, former Everton boss Sean Dyche and Kevin Muscat of Chinese champions Shanghai Port are all in contention to be appointed head coach at Ibrox. (Football Insider)

Steven Gerrard, who indicated to Rangers earlier this year he was not ready to return to management, has rejected a number of approaches from clubs in recent months and would need to overcome his serious reservations about the state of the current squad before making a return to Ibrox. (Daily Record)

Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard would "jump at the chance" to make a return to Ibrox as he is aware of what few options he has to be a manager in the major leagues. (Football Insider)

Former Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche would consider being Rangers head coach if he was given time and felt like the club could be "winners", according to close friend Tim Sherwood. (Sky Sports via Daily Record)

The preference of Sean Dyche and Danny Rohl for a long-term project could clash with Rangers' inclination toward a short-term deal, but there have been positive progress in talks with Steven Gerrard and discussions continue, while Mark van Bommel and Kevin Muscat are also being considered. (TeamTalk)

Former Rangers chairman Dave King says he would love to see the club bring Steven Gerrard back to replace Russell Martin in the dugout and insists the title-winning boss has "unfinished business at Ibrox". (STV)

Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has revealed he would jump at the chance to return to Ibrox now that he has all his coaching badges. (Sky Sports via Scottish Sun)

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is set to give a rare interview on Rio Ferdinand's "Rio Meets" podcast – where his future is highly likely to be on the agenda - at 16:00 BST on Tuesday. (Daily Record)

Asked about a possible return to the head coach role, former Rangers caretaker Barry Ferguson said: "I'm back doing my ambassador role, I'm back on the radio, I do my column too, so my life is good at this moment in time." (Go Radio Football Show via Glasgow Times)

Former Rangers striker Steven Naismith, who was sacked by Heart of Midlothian last year, remains keen on a return to management despite being saddened to see the vitriol experienced by former team-mate Russell Martin while at Ibrox. (The Herald)

Rangers called an emergency board meeting on Monday afternoon to begin their search for a new head coach, with sporting director Kevin Thelwell, chief executive Patrick Stewart, American owner Andrew Cavenagh and right-hand man Paraag Marathe all involved. (Daily Record)

The Rangers hierarchy have bought themselves time in their managerial search by giving their first-team squad the majority of this week off. (Daily Record)

Sacked Rangers head coach Russell Martin has been made one of the favourites by bookmakers for the Luton Town job. (The National)

Lutz Pfannenstiel, who recently left St Louis City and is also wanted by Borussia Monchengladbach, leads Aberdeen's three-man director of football shortlist after speaking with the club over the weekend, but two other candidates will be interviewed before a decision is made. (Daily Record)

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn has held talks with new Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou about a January exit from the City Ground after being left frustrated that the first-team football he was promised when he joined has failed to materialise. (The Herald)