Football News LIVE: Gerrard leading candidate for Rangers role, Textor confirms Wednesday talks, England vs Wales build-up

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Live BlogUpdated: 9:49, 8 Oct 2025talkSPORT brings you all the latest news and updates from the Premier League and beyond.Steven Gerrard is the leading candidate to take the Rangers job with Sean Dyche also having been sounded out.Former striker Jermain Defoe has told talkSPORT a return to Ibrox would be a 'no-brainer'.Watford are set to sack Paulo Pezzolano and replaced him with their former boss Javi Gracia.American entrepreneur and Ibiza DJ Brooklyn Earick will not make a bid to buy Tottenham.Gerrard concernAlly McCoist has raised a major concern surrounding Steven Gerrard's potential Rangers return.The Liverpool legend has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Russell Martin at Ibrox.Gerrard previously spent three years in charge of the Scottish giants, winning an unbeaten league title during that time.However, he has been away from the dugout since leaving Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq in January.McCoist believes there may be financial implications from his spell in the Middle East which could impact his potential Rangers appointment.The former Gers striker told talkSPORT Breakfast: "Clearly I don't know his domestic situation, but I would suggest maybe Glasgow is an improvement from out there."I know he has been living outside (of Saudi Arabia, in Bahrain), but I mean Glasgow is a good place to live.“But one thing I would say there's probably a better than average chance there'll be tax implications involved.“We're all aware without knowing the finer details of the finances that are available over in that part of the world.“So I would imagine that he's probably under a little bit of pressure to stay out of the country for a period of time.“As I say I don't know his financial situation but I'm guessing that might be the case and with the amounts of money involved you certainly wouldn't want to take a chance and lose that?”Textor talksJohn Textor has confirmed he is in talks to buy crisis club Sheffield Wednesday.It follows reports the American businessman had been in discussions with current Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri.Wednesday have been embroiled in financial woes for several years, with multiple transfer embargoes imposed by the EFL.Meanwhile, they could face a points deduction after failing to pay players and staff on time once again last month.Textor could now step in to save the Championship side, though, after revealing he is discussing a deal with the club.He told The Added Time Podcast: "I hate to say anything controversial to the fans, but the owner, at least in my experience with him, has been very open to the ideas."I've had a little bit of interaction, some direct. I think it will be one of them."Alan Shearer is still backing champions Liverpool, though, adding: "I said Liverpool, and there has only been seven or eight games."Ask me after 12 games, and I might change my mind and say Arsenal."Back-to-back league defeats have left the Reds a point behind the Gunners in second.However, Arne Slot's side did beat their title rivals at Anfield back in August.Arsenal have not won a Premier League title since their Invincibles went an entire season unbeaten in 2003/04.ReturnSteven Gerrard is the leading candidate for the vacant manager's job at Rangers IF he wants to return to Ibrox, talkSPORT understands.Liverpool legend Gerrard rejected the Gers' advances before they hired Russell Martin in the summer.Sources have told talkSPORT that sporting director Kevin Thelwell has sounded out Sean Dyche about succeeding Martin.The pair worked together at Goodison Park, however Dyche is not believed to be keen on the role.Hearts boss Derek McInnes is another possible option, although the league leaders will fight to keep him.Legend in the makingFrank Lampard agrees with the comparisons being made between Moises Caicedo with two Chelsea legends.Caicedo has become one of the most talented and consistent stars at the Blues, and scored a stunner in their 2-1 win against Liverpool.The Ecuadorian international is one of the best midfielders in the world and has been compared to Claude Makelele and N'Golo Kante.Both players shone for Chelsea and became all-time greats like Lampard, who lauded Caicedo's efforts in Blue live on talkSPORT."I see that, and that's a big comparison because of what they did, they were both amazing," he said on Drive about the comparisons."I played with Maka, obviously, and he was a different type to N'Golo, because N'Golo could really get around everywhere, whereas Maka basically sat in front a lot."Because of the style of play, he can do the Makelele break up stuff really, really well, closing down space really quickly."Now he's shown, I think last season and this, that he's got the sort of Kante bits in his game, because N'Golo could do that, could arrive at the edge of the box and score."So, still a young player, really growing quickly in the group, and I think it's a fair comparison.

It makes sense, he's doing really well."IncompleteSteven Gerrard says he has 'unfinished business' in management.The Liverpool legend was last with Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq, who he left in January by mutual consent.Gerrard also managed Rangers and Aston Villa, and is expected to be considered at the former after they sacked Russell Martin.He was a guest on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, and said "I know where I'm strong and I know there's areas where I need good support."And I need special skill sets to make me better and stronger, in terms of my staff and my group."I felt like I had that to a tee at Rangers, I had it to a tee. I understood what it meant to play for the football club and the badge."If I had the chance, and I've said it many times, if I had the chance to go to that club in any sort of capacity, for me, it's a no-brainer."Kane to remainHarry Kane has downplayed talk of a potential Premier League return.The England captain continues to excel in front of goal for Bayern Munich having recently surpassed the 100-goal mark in Germany.Kane has scored 103 goals in 106 appearances for Bayern, with 18 of those coming in the 2025/26 campaign.talkSPORT reported last month that his release clause will drop from £67million to £56m next summer.Thomas Frank, head coach at his former club Tottenham, said: "If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome."However, Kane has seemingly shut down a return as he said: "In terms of staying longer [at Bayern], I could definitely see that."I spoke openly a couple of weeks ago that I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet, but if they were to arise I would be willing to talk and have an honest conversation."Obviously it depends on how the next year or so goes and what we achieve together.

Right now, I would say we are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else."In terms of the Premier League, I don't know. If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back."Now I have been there a couple of years I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, but I wouldn't say I would never go back."What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place.