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The former Liverpool captain has been at the center of conversation since Rangers parted ways with Russell Martin on Sunday, and the ex-coach will discuss a possible comeback with the club's leadership.

Those in charge at Ibrox have stated that a "comprehensive, considered hiring process" is currently underway.

Additional names are set to be reviewed, but if the former Anfield and Three Lions captain is open to a return spell at Ibrox, is the job as good as his?

The 45-year-old coach lately mentioned about “unfinished business” in coaching and revealed he has begun contacting prospective members for his backroom team.

In a recent podcast interview with Rio Ferdinand, appearing to be recorded prior to Martin's brief reign ended, Gerrard stated he desired “to be at a club that's going to challenge to win because I believe that suits me better”.

He added: “If the suitable offer arrives, the right club, the correct opportunity, and I've got my people set, which I plan to have at a future date, I'll accept that role because it's in me.”

Performance at Rangers in Initial Period

Having acquired knowledge as a youth development manager at Anfield, Gerrard accepted his first managerial role in the mid-year of 2018.

Over three complete seasons at Ibrox, he won just one title – but it proved significant.

Following placements of nine and 13 points behind Celtic in his initial pair of campaigns, Gerrard guided Rangers to their first premiership championship in a decade, which coincidentally deny their Old Firm rivals an historic tenth consecutive title.

And he achieved it impressively, with his team undefeated throughout.

Rangers won all of their home games, netted 92 goals and conceded a only 13.

The downside was that it occurred against a backdrop of the pandemic and fanless grounds.

It continues to be Rangers' only title success since the 2010-11 season.

What Was Gerrard's Old Firm Record Perform?

In stark contrast to Martin's disappointing experience, Gerrard hit the ground running at Rangers, going 12 games without defeat until his first visit to Celtic Park.

In his first season the derby results were even, each side earning two home wins, with Rangers having previously defeated Celtic in 2012.

A pair of defeats to Celtic occurred in the following truncated season, after which Rangers winning in the east end of Glasgow for the initial occasion since 2010.

From then on, Gerrard remained undefeated in Old Firm clashes, winning five more and tying once.

Rangers progressed through four stages of qualifying to enter the main phase of the European competition in Gerrard's debut season.

In the 2019-20 campaign, they advanced to the knockout rounds of the identical competition, being eliminated to the German side in the round of 16, with their journey concluding at the identical round the following season.

What Led Gerrard Leave Rangers?

The Birmingham club made an approach in late 2021, forking out £4.5m in compensation.

He left Rangers four points ahead of Celtic at the summit of the table – but their city rivals would claw that back to prevail by the same margin.

The attraction of the Premier League is strong and it may have been seen as the natural progression on a dream return to Liverpool at a time when his coaching reputation was high.

“Steven and his backroom staff have made sure that the team is clearly in a better place today than it was three-and-a-half years ago,” said then Rangers football executive Ross Wilson.

“We have had a goal to move Rangers forward, to modernise our infrastructure and to make the club win again.”

What Was Gerrard's Record at Aston Villa and in Saudi Arabia?

Gerrard failed to complete a full season at Villa Park.

Inconsistent results yielded a 14th-place position at the end of season 2021-22 before a 3-0 loss at Craven Cottage left them 17th in autumn 2022 when he was dismissed.

During 2022, he secured just eight of his 31 games, losing 15.

He transferred to the Middle East in summer 2023 when he took over at the Saudi club.

His latest job continued for a year and a half and he departed with the club sitting 12th in the Saudi league, only five points above the relegation zone.

“In summary, I have learned a lot, and it's been a positive journey for me and for my loved ones,” he said in the end of January. “But soccer is uncertain, and at times events don't unfold the way we hope.”

Those post-Ibrox exploits may give certain hesitation and the individual might harbor concerns over taking over a underperforming squad, but Gerrard probably has the character to manage such a prominent position.

He is the sole Rangers boss to have won the championship since the great Walter Smith. That experience could be difficult to overlook for an pressured Ibrox board.