It has been over years since Rangers confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as their new manager, all the way back in 2018. But could he be set to make a sensational return to Ibrox?
The last Gers boss to win the Scottish Premiership trophy in Govan has emerged as one of the leading contenders to be the next Rangers boss following the sacking of Russell Martin on Sunday evening.
His stint in charge of Rangers largely successful, Gerrard’s first summer transfer window saw him recruit the likes of Ryan Kent, Borna Barisic and, perhaps less memorably, George Edmundson. In total, there were 42 players who came through the doors at Ibrox during his reign - but who offered Rangers the most?
Here we rank all 42 Rangers players signed by Gerrard from worst to best and ask - where are they now?
5. Matt Polster
An experimental signing from MLS outfit Chicago Fire, the American was unconvincing, and was soon shipped back across the pond to New England Revolution, where he has played regularly ever since. | SNS Group Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
6. Jake Hastie
One of the Scottish Premiership's most highly rated young talents when he arrived on a pre-contract agreement from Motherwell, he never lived up the the hype and spent most of his time at Ibrox on loan to various clubs. Currently on loan to Airdrieonians from Ayr United, he's also played for Hartlepool United and Hamilton. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Andy King
A league title winner with Leicester City in 2016, the Welsh international moved to Rangers on loan in the summer of 2018. He struggled to break into the team though and his loan deal was cut short in January 2019. Retired this summer after three seasons at EFL Championship outfit Bristol City. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Ovie Ejaria
One of Gerrard's first signings, Ejaria joined Rangers on loan after suffering relegation with Sunderland the season previous. He was another loan signing that failed to live up to the hype and his saw his deal ended earlier than planned. Spent three seasons at Reading, before being released in the summer of 2023. Spent two years out of the game, but returned to the game by signing for La Liga outfit Oviedo in the summer. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images