Report: Two new managers have impressed Rangers director Ross Wilson

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Glasgow Rangers are stepping up their search for a new manager at Ibrox following Steven Gerrard’s departure in midweek.

Rangers have been heavily linked with Ibrox icon Giovanni van Bronckhorst in recent days.

Indeed, the Dutchman held talks with the Rangers hierarchy on Saturday, which were said to be positive.

However, Bronckhorst to Rangers isn’t quite a foregone conclusion just yet.

Sky Sports reported that Rangers will speak with other shortlisted candidates over the course of this weekend.

And a clearer picture over who will succeed Gerrard is expected early next week, added the outlet.

Frank Lampard has also been linked with the Rangers vacancy, while the Daily Record has reported two new names.

The outlet claims that Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen and KV Oostende manager Alexander Blessin have impressed Ross Wilson.

Knutsen has led his modest side to the top of the Eliteserien, Norway’s top flight.

In addition, Bodo/Glimt recently caused a huge shock in the Europa League, running out 6-1 winners over Jose Mourinho’s Roma in October.

Meanwhile, Blessin is known to the Rangers hierarchy as the Premiership champions signed Fashion Sakala from the Belgian outfit.

The Daily Record, however, claims Rangers are less likely to go with someone who hasn’t had any previous experience of the British game.

It remains to be seen who Rangers decide to appoint and, while Van Bronckhorst is looking likely, there is always the possibility of twists in the tale.