Kevin Muscat has emerged as the clear bookies' favourite to become the next Rangers head coach.
The Australian, who spent the 2002/03 season at the club as a player, is currently in charge of Chinese top-flight outfit Shanghai Port.
The Rangers Review reports that the Ibrox board are in discussions to finalise a deal to bring Muscat back to Scotland.
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It is understood, however, that he is likely to see out the season at Shanghai, which ends on November 22, before taking the reins at Ibrox.
According to the latest betting odds, Muscat is the clear favourite to succeed Russell Martin at Rangers.
Steven Gerrard, who last week rejected the chance to return to the club, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Steve Cooper, and Chris Wilder are also up there with the bookmakers, albeit at tall odds.
Latest next Rangers manager odds
Kevin Muscat - 1/4
Steven Gerrard - 7/2
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 9/1
Steve Cooper - 10/1
Chris Wilder - 12/1
Derek McInnes - 14/1
Mark Van Bommell - 20/1
*Odds accurate October 16, via oddschecker
Under-19s head coach Stevie Smith will take charge of Rangers' game against Dundee United this weekend at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership.
He will be assisted by Brian Gilmour, Rhys Owen, and Sal Bibbo.
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