The Liverpool legend continues to be strongly linked with a sensational return to Rangers, with bookmakers so convinced of his appointment that they’ve even suspended betting on it.
Steven Gerrard is widely expected to be unveiled as the new Rangers manager in the coming days, taking over from Philippe Clement, who departed earlier this summer. Reports circulating online suggest the 44-year-old could be officially presented at Ibrox within 24 hours, with Gerrard currently the clear frontrunner for the role.
His potential backroom staff is also generating buzz, with former Rangers midfielder Steven Davis and Gerrard’s ex-Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson tipped to join him in Glasgow. Despite the growing anticipation, the club remains tight-lipped, stating only that the search for a new manager is ongoing following Barry Ferguson’s short stint as interim boss.
However, while Gerrard is believed to be the preferred candidate, sources close to the former England captain have indicated that one significant hurdle remains before a deal can be finalized: getting approval from his wife, Alex.
Gerrard’s family has become accustomed to a high-end lifestyle in Bahrain, where they currently reside in a luxury villa reportedly costing £10,000 per month. It’s understood that Alex Gerrard is reluctant to give up the comforts of their Middle Eastern life and relocate back to Scotland — a move that would mark a dramatic shift from their current surroundings.
The couple is also said to be considering a potential move to Dubai, one of their favourite destinations, which has further complicated discussions about a return to Ibrox.
According to insiders, Gerrard has requested additional time from Rangers’ sporting director Kevin Thelwell and Gretar Steinsson, who is part of the incoming American ownership group linked with the San Francisco 49ers, to deliberate with his family before making a final decision.
With the club’s new ownership structure nearing completion, Rangers are eager to receive a definitive answer from Gerrard before the week concludes. For now, the club’s support base watches closely, hoping that their former title-winning manager will once again take up the reins — provided he can clear this last personal hurdle.
