Rangers ‘hold talks with former Ajax boss over becoming their next manager' as Davide Ancelotti discussions drag on
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RANGERS have reportedly added another name to their managerial shortlist as Ibrox chiefs close in on the appointment of their new boss.
SunSport has already told you how Davide Ancelotti, Russell Martin, Steven Gerrard and Brian Priske were in the frame to replace Philippe Clement.
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A new manager has entered the frame
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Liverpool legend Gerrard has seemingly dropped out of the race after rejecting an approach to make a sensational return to his former club.
Ancelotti and Martin are understood to be the leading contenders as things stand.
However, The Herald claim another manager has now joined the race, with former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli the latest gaffer to hold discussions with the Light Blues board.
The 36-year-old is currently a free agent after he resigned from the Eredivisie giants following their dramatic title collapse which saw PSV Eindhoven clinch the title on the final day.
Ajax threw away a nine point lead in the final few games which allowed Malik Tillman and Co to make it two-in-a-row following a last day shootout against Sparta Rotterdam.
Emotional Farioli quit following the major disappointment and technical director Alex Kroes branded his departure "incredibly disappointing".
More to follow.
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