Danny Rohl closes in on his escape from Ibrox

Yesterday news emerged that RB Leipzig are in talks to appoint the third best manager in Scotland as their new head coach.

Rather than hang around for a few months of abuse and a pay-off Rohl is pushing for a move to Austria.

A month ago Ibrox fans were demanding the sacking of Rohl as he steered the Tribute Act to four cup final defeats in a row..

Following the final match of the season Andrew Cavenagh invited favoured media messengers into Ibrox to inform the bears that they were sticking with Rohl.

Now mystery man Cavenagh is about to start the search for his third manager in a year.

Derek McInnes and Steven Gerrard are the obvious candidates to take on the manager’s job at Ibrox.

Making Hearts the Peoples Champions for season 25/26 appears to have redeemed McInnes for knocking back Dave King’s offer in 2017.

With every passing season Gerrard’s freak title success in 20/21 grows in stature.

Since running away from Ange Postecoglou Gerrard has achieved nothing in management.

Twice in the last year he has turned down the opportunity to return to Ibrox as manager.

Various excuses from Income Tax reasons to becoming a grand-father have been put forward for Gerrard opting out.

ROHL BAILS OUT WITHOUT A TROPHY WIN

His appointment would certainly secure the Close Season Cup but the tag of one trophy in nine is difficult to shake off.

The Ibrox stars return for pre-season training on June 16 boosted by the returns of Jose Cifuentes, Ross McCausland and Danilo.

On August 6 and 13 they face a Europa League Third Round qualifier, the first round of fixtures will involve trips to Celtic Park and Tynecastle.

Gerrard’s return could involve a role for Micky Beale, once described as one of the best emerging coaches in the UK.

In 2018 Gerrard brought Beale from the Liverpool u-5s academy to first team coach at Ibrox.

Neil McCann and Barry Ferguson are also expected to be in contention to replace Rohl.