VITAL 48HRS FOR CHIEFS

And further sitdowns are planned for the coming days as the club’ American owners continue the critical hunt for Russell Martin's replacement.

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Chairman Cavenagh and his delegation are also understood to have met with rival candidates to Gerrard - including former Sheffield Wednesday coach Danny Rohl.

But Gerrard is undoubtedly the leading contender, with club insiders describing the talks so far with the 45-year-old “constructive”.

Record Sport revealed this week that the Liverpool legend was looking for clarity on the clubs chain ofcommand following the San Francisco 49ers-backed summer takeover.

But he IS open to the idea of returning to Ibrox, where he led Gers to an Invincible Premiership triumph in 2021.