Rangers are thought to be closing in on the appointment of their 20th permanent manager, with the Ibrox hierarchy said to be holding further talks with the main candidates this week.
After confirming interim boss Barry Ferguson would not be given the role on a permanent basis, work has ramped up from the Glasgow giants in order to appoint a new manager ahead of the new season since a disappointing domestic campaign came to an end last month.
With the Andrew Cavenagh-led American consortium including 49ers Enterprises now rubber stamped, an appointment is surely close, but who will the Rangers hierarchy turn to in a bid to bring a halt to Celtic’s dominance in the Scottish Premiership?
The Scotsman take a look at the leading candidates and the latest next Rangers manager odds*.
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5. Marco Rose - 17/1
The former head coach of both RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund has been heavily linked with the Rangers job in recent months due to his connection with the 49ers group. He is still in the running for the job, according to the bookies odds. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Francesco Farioli - 10/1
The talented young Italian coach emerged as potential candidate for the job on Friday, with his recent departure from Ajax said to have sparked talks between the club. He's 10/1 for the Rangers job. | FREDERICK FLORIN Photo: FREDERICK FLORIN
7. Russell Martin - 5/4
The ex-Southampton, Swansea City and MK Dons boss is another reported to have held talks with the Rangers hierarchy, and his odds of becoming the next Ibrox boss have increased dramatically over the weekend. Could he be the new man in the dugout? | Mike Hewitt Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Davide Ancelotti - 1/3
The ex-assistant coach of Real Madrid has exited the La Liga giants this summer and is said to be hopeful of being named the next Rangers manager after 'positive' talks. He is the favourite to be named the next Ibrox boss, with fresh reports saying he wants the job. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images