Former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is said to be among the leading candidates to replace Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst after he parted company with the Scottish Premier League club.
The Ibrox confirmed they had parted company with the former Arsenal and Barcelona star on Monday morning, less than six months after he led them to the Europa League Final and they also lifted the Scottish Cup last season.
In a statement released on the club’s official website, club chairman Douglas Park said: “I want to thank Gio for the hard work he has put in over the last 12 months and, especially, the achievements of taking the club to the Europa League final and winning the Scottish Cup last season. Unfortunately, recent results have not met neither our nor Gio's expectations, and we have taken this difficult decision today. Everyone at Rangers wishes Gio every success in the future.”
A number of eye-catching names are among the front-runners according to SkyBet, including one very familiar face for Leeds supporters.
7. Gennaro Gattuso - 14/1
The Italian is now in charge of La Liga club Valencia but does have ties with Rangers after playing for the Scottish giants during his playing career. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Duncan Ferguson- 20/1
Former Newcastle and Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has been recently linked with the role at Wigan. The 50-year-old was the Toffees interim boss briefly in 2019, and also worked under Carlo Ancelotti at the club. Photo: Andrew Powell
9. Rafa Benitez - 25/1
The most high-profile name on this list has also been linked with the Celtic vacancy in the past. A Champions League and Europa League winner, the 62-year-old Spaniard has been out of work since being sacked by Everton last season. Photo: Stephen Pond
10. Ronald Koeman - 25/1
Currently out of work, could the former Dutch international be tempted back into the dugout after spells with the likes of Everton and Barcelona. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Marcelo Bielsa - 25/1
Bielsa is yet to return to the dugout after leaving his role at Elland Road but has been linked with a number of vacancies in recent months. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images