The latest Rangers manager odds paint a fascinating picture of where the club could be heading next, and it’s Davide Ancelotti who’s suddenly emerged as the clear frontrunner. The Real Madrid assistant boss is now priced at 8/11, a huge shift that strongly suggests serious talks have taken place — or are imminent. There’s been growing speculation over Ancelotti’s potential move to Ibrox, and this betting plunge only adds weight to the theory he could be the next man in charge.

In second place is a very familiar name — Steven Gerrard, sitting at 4/1. Despite the fanbase being somewhat split on a possible return, Gerrard has remained on the bookies’ radar ever since Philippe Clement departed. While there’s been no concrete movement on his part, the odds indicate he’s still considered a viable Plan B if the Ancelotti talks stall. You can read more about Gerrard’s candidacy in our earlier coverage.

Hot on Gerrard’s heels is Brian Priske, priced at 9/2, who has already held talks with Rangers according to several reports. The Sparta Prague boss ticks a lot of boxes — recent title wins, European pedigree, and a calm head under pressure. His odds shortening recently shows that he’s being taken seriously, as discussed in this Ibrox Noise piece.

Further down the list, the names become more speculative. Marco Rose at 20/1 and Russell Martin at 22/1 seem more like placeholder entries than serious contenders. Then we have a cluster of outsiders at 33/1, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ralph Hasenhuttl, Pep Lijnders, and Domenico Tedesco — all names with managerial chops, but none with any substantial links to the Rangers job to date.

What’s clear is that the club is casting a wide net, but all eyes are now on Ancelotti. His price makes him the firm favourite, and unless there’s a late twist, Rangers could be about to make one of the boldest appointments in recent memory. Whether he has the temperament for Scottish football remains to be seen, but if he takes the job, it’ll be a statement of serious ambition from the Ibrox board.

More on Priske’s credentials can be found in this article and if you’re curious about the Ancelotti situation as it broke, this piece covers it in detail.