STUART McCALL has held talks with Dave King over his future as Rangers manager.

The 51-year-old finished the season in charge of the Ibrox outfit, suffering a 6-1 aggregate defeat to his former club Motherwell in the final of the SPFL Premiership play-offs.

However, Rangers chairman King stated earlier this week that McCall, currently serving on the Scotland coaching team ahead of the Euro 2016 clash with the Republic of Ireland, remains a contender for the role on a long-term basis and it is understood that they have now met to discuss their respective philosophies and other matters such as the potential recruitment of new players.

McCall is on a five-man shortlist being considered by the Rangers board. Mark Warburton is also known to have spoken to the club along with Valencia coach Ian Cathro. Derek McInnes, the Aberdeen manager, is also believed to be of interest along with Billy Davies.

"Stuart is still involved as a possible candidate," said King on Monday.

"We're looking for an appointment to see us through the next three years. I think it's important that the person has the right level of authority to meet our objectives as a club over the next three seasons.

"The immediate mandate to the manager is to bring in a number of players who are good enough to play in the Premiership over the next few months."