GRETAR GOOD

SO far he's the silent - yet unmistakable - figure who seems to be at the heart of a Rangers takeover.

- BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

In every snapshot of US billionaire Andrew Cavenagh, the club's potential new owner, he's there in the background.

Whether it was at Celtic Park for Gers' recent Old Firm victory or in Govan for the big European nights against Fenerbahce and Athletic Bilbao, the American was flanked by a bald-headed Icelander.

But who is Gretar Steinsson?

The former Bolton Wanderers right-back is becoming increasingly familiar with the marble staircase at Ibrox.

And soon enough, assuming Cavenagh, Paraag Marathe and the 49ers Enterprises' bid to buy Rangers goes through, Steinsson looks certain to have a major role to play in the club's future.

The 43-year-old is used to working with big institutions.

Since hanging up his boots, he has worked for Everton as their head of recruitment, Spurs as performance director and Leeds United as technical director alongside Marathe.

Now Steinsson appears to be a key figure alongside Cavenagh as the American edges closer to taking control at Ibrox.

Whether the Icelander will leave Elland Road to run Rangers' football department remains to be seen.

Or could he be the man to identify Philippe Clement's permanent replacement as gaffer, despite Barry Ferguson's stint as interim boss?

Either way, Steinsson hasn't been a regular in Glasgow over the last few months for the good of his health.

And according to a former Gers player who has already worked with him, taking the reins at Ibrox WON'T faze him.

Steinsson's first non-playing gig in British football was with Fleetwood Town back in 2015 and he wasn't afraid to make an impact.

It's widely believed that two former Town bosses ex-Rangers stars Joey Barton and Steven Pressley both left the club as a result of his arrival at the Highbury Stadium.