Belgians Beerschot 'enquire' about Rangers' Issame Charai
The Moroccan was brought in by Gers as an assistant towards the end of Philippe Clement's reign and then survived the cull when the boss was later sacked.
Working under Barry Ferguson and alongside Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor during the interim spell towards the end of the season, he remains on the staff now that is over.
With the Ibrox club close to appointing a manager, believed to be either Russell Martin or Davide Ancelotti, it remains to be seen what happens with Charai.
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And he may have a decision to make, regardless.
Belgian outlet GVA are reporting that the 42-year-old is the subject of an enquiry from Beerschot.
They have put the feelers out about a number of coaches with Dirk Kuyt's future uncertain, a potential new assistant at former club Liverpool.
Beerschot are now exploring their options and Zulte-Waregem assistant Mo Messoudi is the apparent frotnrunner, with Charai also in the frame.
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