Steven Gerrard 'wants Rangers return' and will 'at least have conversation' with club

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He has remained unemployed since departing the Middle Eastern club earlier this year, but Ferdinand reckons a switch back to Rangers is now firmly on the horizon.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard hints at return to management as Liverpool legend issues update amid Rangers linksREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard points finger at Trent Alexander Arnold over Liverpool exit - 'What are you doing?'Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Manchester United centre-back 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. 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 take came shortly after he had an extensive chat with Gerrard on an episode of his podcast. During their conversation, the former midfielder disclosed what he'd be seeking in his next role."I'd love another go at some point," Gerrard said on Rio Presents.

But I want a certain type of challenge."If in an ideal world they come available, I'll jump at them. I want to be at a team that's going to compete to win because I think that suits me better.