Steven Gerrard to Rangers: HMRC red tape emerges over new appointment as manager

Rangers are yet to decide on their next permanent manager after Philippe Clement was relieved of his duties last month.

Barry Ferguson is the man at the helm on an interim basis and, at the moment, it’s unclear who’s going to take up the role permanently.

The Ibrox legend has already had a bit of a choppy start to life as boss with a 2-1 defeat to Motherwell followed by a sensational 3-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the Europa League.

Several managers such as Steven Gerrard have been linked with the hot-seat, but an early issue has already emerged over the former boss.

Gerrard would owe money to HMRC if he returned to Rangers

Gerrard’s time as manager at Ibrox is fondly remembered, with the Liverpool legend delivering Rangers their only Scottish Premiership title in the last 14 years.

However, his stay was cut short when he chose to jump ship and take over Aston Villa, which didn’t end how he’d have wanted it to.

Team Season appointed Games in charge

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Aston Villa 2021/22 40

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Steven Gerrard’s managerial career so far.

After time in Saudi Arabia managing Al-Ettifaq, he’s now being linked with a return to Ibrox, however, potential red tape has emerged which could cause a problem.

According to Rangers News, Gerrard would owe a “considerable” fee to HMRC should he return to Britain in the near future, which they would have to factor in regarding his paycheck.

However, if that obstacle can be overcome, it states there’s a “very real” chance that he could return.

Rangers bringing Gerrard back to Ibrox would be a smart move Patrick Stewart decided to appoint Ferguson until the end of the season to try and instil some belief back into the team from the fanbase.

Clement’s time in charge caused a fracture between the fans and the club, and even if Ferguson.