10 managers Rangers can appoint to replace Russell Martin including Steven Gerrard

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Having departed Sheffield Wednesday during the summer, he now leads the betting to claim the vacancy.The 35-year-old has already outlined his ambitions for his next opportunity - a route to elite football: "I've made no secret of the fact that I'd like to work at the highest possible level with the best players in the near future."Kevin MuscatShanghai Port boss Kevin Muscat remains fresh in supporters' thoughts - having been considered for the position before losing out to Philippe Clement when Michael Beale faced the axe.Nevertheless, it might prove a difficult proposition for the 49ers should they resurrect their pursuit with the Australian competing for another Chinese Super League crown.Yet with his deal winding down and just three fixtures left in the season - an opportunity could present itself. He steered the club to an invincible league triumph and a maiden crown in a decade during the 2020/2021 campaign before departing for Aston Villa.He survived merely 11 months in the Premier League hotseat and his bid to revive his managerial career in the Saudi Pro League crumbled after exiting Al-Ettifaq.Speaking to Graeme Souness after his dismissal at Villa Park, the Ibrox legend revealed Gerrard indicated a comeback could materialise if relations with the faithful were allowed to mend.He told talkSPORT in 2022: "I saw Steven a couple of weeks ago in Portugal.

He seemed in fine form and I said to him: 'are you wanting to go back?' and he said give it a bit of time and I'll go back if something comes along that is interesting to him." And earlier this year, the manager was photographed by supporters expressing his "f**** love" for the club.Sean DycheThe experienced Englishman has remained unemployed since departing Everton in January - and has been tipped as the early favourite to succeed Martin should he face the axe.Ally McCoist has been championing his mate for the position, but Dyche confessed he is in no hurry to determine his next move just last week. The former midfielder has been open about his ambitions to secure the role on a full-time basis - though he's insisted he would only accept a permanent appointment this time around.He said: "You know what the club means to me.

For everyone, it's going to be a tough fight until the end of the season."Michael CarrickDespite leaving Middlesborough after a three-year stint in July, Michael Carrick remains a highly respected coach.However, he may not be eager to return to the dugout just yet - having only recently taken up a new role as a technical observer for UEFA last week.Barry Ferguson has been tipped for a return to Ibrox (Image: Getty)Derek McInnesCould it really happen?Derek McInnes, who left Kilmarnock in the summer and has since guided Hearts to the top of the Premiership, previously turned down the job in 2017 while at Aberdeen - but could he be swayed this time around?It would be a monumental decision for Rangers, the manager and Hearts with an unexpected title challenge on the horizon in Gorgie.Gary O'NeilUnemployed Gary O'Neil is "desperate" to get back into management, with friend Carlton Cole suggesting a move to Rangers could be the ideal match.The 42-year-old has been out of work since departing Wolves in December 2024 during a Premier League relegation battle - having successfully kept the club in the league the previous year.O'Neil, who previously managed Bournemouth for seven months, has been named by bookmakers as a surprise contender to take over from Russell Martin at Ibrox.Rafa BenitezUnemployed Rafa Benitez is being touted as a potential successor to Russell Martin at Rangers, having previously been linked with the Ibrox role.The 65-year-old hasn't ruled out another stint in European football, stating just last month: "Sometimes to be described as 'a legend' is very nice, but also complicated."For sure, I do, particularly in England and Europe. I am still evolving." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.