Next Rangers manager: Steven Gerrard jets in for talks over sensational Ibrox return

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballSteven GerrardSteven Gerrard is ready to meet with the Rangers hierarchy to discuss a potential move back to the Scottish champions, where he won the title, after they sacked Russell MartinSteven Gerrard will hold talks over potentially returning to Rangers as the Scottish giants seek a replacement for Russell Martin, whom they only appointed in the summer.Rangers languish in eighth with just one win from their seven league games, coupled with several European embarrassments, and recently made the decision to part ways with their manager. The two senior figures were at the club when Gerrard was last in that post.Rangers contacted Gerrard about taking over from Philippe Clement earlier this year but for family and personal reasons it did not suit him and he turned down the opportunity.

If in an ideal world they come available, I’ll jump at them."READ MORE: Steven Gerrard never wanted Liverpool to sign me but he'll never be remembered like I willREAD MORE: Rio Ferdinand convinced Steven Gerrard is ready to say YES to Rangers returnGerrard left Rangers for Aston Villa eight months after winning the league, but his stint at the the Premier League club lasted less than a year before he was sacked. A statement read: "When we took over the club this summer, we shared what we want to build for Rangers - to win trophies in Scotland and be able to compete at a high level in Europe."We know achieving these goals will take time, but our performances and results have not been good enough.

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