Gerrard agrees Ibrox boss deal

REPORTS this morning have confirmed Steven Gerrard has agreed a deal to become Rangers next manager.

Yesterday Ibrox sources were increasingly confident of finalising a deal after the former Liverpool captain confirmed on Tuesday he had held “positive” initial talks with the Glasgow club and would revisit them.

Gerrard’s former teammate, Danny Murphy, had earlier reported the 37-yearold was looking for firm assurances about the finances available to strengthen the team.

Graeme Murty lost his job on Tuesday, t hree matches before his shortterm contract was due to end, after his team lost nine goals in two games against Celtic in April.

Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson have been handed the reins for the final three matches of the Ladbrokes Premiership season as Rangers aim to leapfrog Aberdeen and secure second place.

They are level on points with Hibernian with only the top three guaranteed European f ootball next season.

Scotland manager Alex McLeish – who won seven trophies in five and a half seasons at Ibrox – claims the country needs a strong Rangers.

Talking about Sunday’s 5-0 win for Celtic, McLeish said: “Celtic were clearly the superior team, we have known that for quite a long time.

“I think the Scottish game is l ooking for a strong Rangers team. We need that.”

Gerrard looks set to become the next Rangers manager.