With Russell Martin under pressure after a poor start as Rangers head coach, Steven Gerrard is believed to be open to a return to Ibrox, the 45-year-old Englishman having been out of a job since leaving Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq in January. (Football Insider), external

Rafael Benitez attended Arsenal’s Champions League win over Olympiacos as the 65-year-old managerial legend remains keen on a return to the dugout after leaving Celta Vigo and former Liverpool midfielder Vladimir Smicer thinks the Spaniard would be ideal for Celtic or Rangers. (Daily Record), external

Davide Ancelotti, who was beaten to the Rangers head coach job by Russell Martin, admits he cannot be sure of retaining his job with Botafogo as the 36-year-old Italian concedes they are out of the Brazilian title race after a disappointing first campaign in charge. (Daily Record), external

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