Rangers takeover latest: Ex-Ibrox figure drops Gerrard verdict as ‘powerhouse’ claim rejected amid 49ers talks

The latest on Rangers’ situation amid takeover and new manager talks.

There’s a lot of change on the horizon at Ibrox as Rangers continue the search for their next permanent manager. Philippe Clement was dismissed following the team’s latest defeat to St Mirren on Saturday, while they also sit 16 points behind runaway leaders Celtic, after their dominant win over Aberdeen.

As things stand, Barry Ferguson is operating as interim caretaker, backed by Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor. But the search for a new manager is ramping up and a highly-anticipated takeover by 49ers Enterprises is also edging closer.

Record Sport reported last week that Rangers are now at an ‘advanced stage’ in conversations over a potential multi-million pound investment.

As fans eagerly await more news on the proposed takeover, we’ve taken a look at some of the latest updates.

Ex-Rangers staff member back Steven Gerrard return

Steven Gerrard’s name has appeared on the rumour mill as the Gers consider their next full-time manager. Former Rangers Business Development Manager Mark Hateley thinks this would be a smart move from his former side and has admitted he would personally have the Liverpool legend back.

“I’m looking at the whole picture here with new ownership. I would have him back in a heartbeat. I worked well with him when I was working at the club, crossing between players and the commercial side,” Hateley told Record Sport.

“He’s very accommodating, he knows what’s required to play for Rangers Football Club and he knows what players are required to play at a very high level, because that’s where he played all of his career.

“He commands respect from the whole of the football fraternity purely because of the way he has conducted himself throughout his football career. I think that ticks a real lot of boxes when you come to approaching and signing players.”