Rio Ferdinand convinced Steven Gerrard is ready to say YES to Rangers return

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He has been out of work since leaving the latter earlier this year but Ferdinand believes a move back to Rangers is now firmly on the cards.Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Manchester United defender said: “I have to say when I interviewed him he left me in no uncertain terms that he wants to become a manager, has full confidence in doing that and is itching to get back in now.“He never said this to me but I personally think that with the energy in that room if Rangers came calling he would go. He would at least have that conversation.READ MORE: ‘Playing for Liverpool were the best days of my life - but I HATED being in the England squad’READ MORE: Steven Gerrard issues update on return to management and makes telling Rangers comment“When I get to sit down with these guys I get to pick at them and understand them.

If I was an owner of a football club and Steven Gerrard was sat in front of and me and I felt that energy that was in the room, he is getting the job.“His time before at Rangers he did great there. I have never had so many Rangers fans flood the comments of my podcast, they’re all desperate for him to come up and at least have that conversation.“I wouldn’t be surprised if Steven Gerrard is managing again very soon and Rangers is one of my main threats.”Ferdinand’s prediction comes shortly after he spoke with Gerrard at length on an episode of his podcast.

I want to be at a team that’s going to compete to win because I think that suits me better. I think certain jobs and certain clubs would suit my style and the way I like to go about it.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.