It has been over years since Rangers confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as their new manager, all the way back in 2018. But could he be set to make a sensational return to Ibrox?
The last Gers boss to win the Scottish Premiership trophy in Govan has emerged as one of the leading contenders to be the next Rangers boss following the sacking of Russell Martin on Sunday evening.
His stint in charge of Rangers largely successful, Gerrard’s first summer transfer window saw him recruit the likes of Ryan Kent, Borna Barisic and, perhaps less memorably, George Edmundson. In total, there were 42 players who came through the doors at Ibrox during his reign - but who offered Rangers the most?
Here we rank all 42 Rangers players signed by Gerrard from worst to best and ask - where are they now?
25. Greg Stewart
The Stirling born forward enjoyed a short but sweet two year spell at Rangers and scored some important goals from the bench as the won the league title in 2021. Played in India's top flight for Jamshedpur and Mumbai City, and had a short spell back in Scotland with Kilmarnock during the 2023/24 season. Last seen playing for Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League. | SNS Group Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
26. Scott Wright
Featured in close to 80 games for the club since joining from Aberdeen in 2021, scoring the winning goal in the Scottish Cup victory over Hearts, while he also started the Europa League Final against Frankfurt. A solid servant to the club, he moved to Birmingham City last season, scoring a last minute goal on his debut, before a serious injury curtailed his progress. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
27. Ianis Hagi
The Romanian scored twice in a memorable 3-2 comeback victory over Braga in the Europa League shortly after his arrival, won Rangers Young Player of the Year and was a first team regular until suffering a long term knee injury in January 2022. Returned to the Rangers first team picture last season after spending over a year in the wilderness, but was released in the summer. Currently plays for Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
28. Fashion Sakala
The Zambian was unpredictable. Sometimes the best player on the park, and sometimes arriving with lead in his boots. However, when he was good, he was really good. Stand out moments are his equaliser against Celtic in a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park and a hat trick against Motherwell in October 2021. Given the cold shoulder by ex-boss Michael Beale, Sakala was sold to Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha two summers ago, and scored 19 league goals in his debut campaign. | SNS Group Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group