GERS CLOSE IN ON NEW BOSS

Muscat is perfect choice for Ibrox hotseat

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position earlier this week following a furious fan backlash to suggestions that inexperienced German candidate Danny Rohl was the clear frontrunner to succeed Russell Martin.

Rohl last night pulled out of the running for the job - leaving the way clear for Muscat to make an Ibrox return.

The former Sheffield Wednesday boss informed Light Blue chiefs that he no longer wished to be considered.

And reports that Steven Gerrard had returned to the negotiating table are untrue, despite the odds for his potential return being slashed.

Muscat, meanwhile, has taken a huge step towards finally landing the job he came close to securing two years ago.

And, as