"Rangers face increased pressure to complete a deal for Kevin Muscat to become their new manager after another leading candidate, Danny Rohl, made it known he has withdrawn from the process. Rohl, who left Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, becomes the second coach after Steven Gerrard to remove his name from consideration after detailed talks with the Rangers board. The messiness of this situation is unlikely to placate an already angry fan base. There was, however, an increased confidence from Rangers sources on Wednesday that Muscat could be delivered. Russell Martin was sacked as the Rangers manager last Sunday, his spell lasting just 123 days amid constant negativity from supporters."
"Yet appointing the Australian will not be completely straightforward; he is under contract with Shanghai Port for another year, with the club leading the Chinese Super League title race with four games to go. Shanghai Port's season will not end until 22 November, before which time Rangers have eight games at home and abroad. Muscat would almost certainly have to take a pay cut to move to Glasgow. He is, though, known to be keen on managing in Britain after prior spells at Melbourne Victory, Belgium's Sint-Truiden and Yokohama F.Marinos."
Rangers increased efforts to secure Kevin Muscat as manager after Danny Rohl withdrew from consideration, becoming the second leading candidate to step back following Steven Gerrard. The club dismissed Russell Martin after 123 days amid sustained supporter negativity. Muscat has prior ties to Rangers and is popular with fans for a perceived no-nonsense approach. He remains contracted to Shanghai Port, who lead the Chinese Super League and whose season runs until 22 November, meaning any move would be delayed and likely require Muscat to accept lower wages to relocate to Glasgow. Rangers sources expressed growing confidence about completing a deal.
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