Rio Ferdinand tips Steven Gerrard for Rangers return - 'He's getting the job'

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Steven Gerrard has been heavily linked with a return to Rangers to replace the sacked Russell Martin. Gerrard made waves on Tuesday when he announced on the Rio Ferdinand Meets podcast that he's prepared to make his managerial comeback, provided the "right" offer comes along.The man who guided Gers to their sole title in 14 years was approached about a dramatic move back to Glasgow in the summer, but felt the timing wasn't right as he had just become a grandfather for the first time and had not long left Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.

However, Ferdinand is of the opinion that if American businessman Andrew Cavenagh came knocking once more, Gerrard would be receptive to an emotional return to Rangers.Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: "I have to say when I interviewed him, he left me in no uncertain terms that he wants to be a manager and he's got full confidence in doing that.""He's itching to get back in now. He never said this to me, but I personally think just the energy that I felt in that room, that if Rangers came calling he'd go or at least have that conversation."What I felt, if I was an owner of a football club and Steven Gerrard was sat in front of me and I felt that energy in the room when I was interviewing him - he's getting the job.Rio Ferdinand in conversation with Steven Gerrard (Image: Rio Ferdinand Presents)"Forget what's gone on before.

But also his time before at Rangers, he did great there. So I wouldn't be surprised if Steven Gerrard is a manager again and Rangers would probably be one of my big bets." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.