MICHAEL BEALE is now the odds-on favourite to become the next Rangers manager.

The former Ibrox coach has been an early front-runner for the job after Giovanni van Bronckhorst was sacked.

And Skybet have shortened his odds to 5/6 to become the next permanent manager at Ibrox.

Beale is well-liked by supporters in Govan having played a major role under Steven Gerrard in the Scottish Premiership title win in the 2020/21 season.

It appears punters are putting their money on Beale being selected by the Ibrox board with the QPR boss boasting a growing reputation in management.

However, there are several other names in the mix for the role with a new candidate emerging in the shape of former Bayer Leverkusen boss Gerardo Seoane.

The 44-year-old Swiss manager was relieved of his duties at the Bundesliga club in October.

But he has gone from another name to a major contender in the eyes of the bookies with his odds now at 4/1 making him the second-favourite.

Ex-Burnley manager Sean Dyche follows at 5/1 with Kevin Muscat and Kjetil Knutsen back at 10/1.

Steven Gerrard has been priced at 14/1 for a return to Rangers with Ralph Hasenhuttl made the same price given his connection with sporting director Ross Wilson.

Rangers parted ways with Van Bronckhorst today with the club sitting nine points behind Celtic at the World Cup break.

Ibrox chiefs called time on the Dutchman's time in charge with results and performances deemed unacceptable.

The search for the next Rangers boss is already underway, the club confirmed.

A statement read: “Rangers Football Club confirms today it has parted company with manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

“The board would like to put on record sincere thanks to Gio for all his efforts since his appointment as manager.

“Unfortunately, results and performances over recent months haven’t met expectations and the decision was made today by the board to terminate the contract of the manager. The search for the new manager is now underway.”

Next Rangers manager latest odds

Michael Beale 5/6

Gerardo Seoane 4/1

Sean Dyche 5/1

Kevin Muscat 10/1

Kjetil Knutsen 10/1

Ralph Hasenhuttl 14/1

Steven Gerrard 14/1

David Martindale 16/1

Dean Smith 16/1

Duncan Ferguson 18/1

Skybet odds accurate 5.45pm 21/11/22

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