Rangers are continuing their search for Michael Beale’s replacement
Following a ‘flurry of bets’ favoring former Genk and Monaco coach Philippe Clement to be appointed as Michael Beale’s replacement, some bookies have halted betting on who will become the new Rangers manager.
Following a 3-1 loss to Aberdeen that put the Glasgow team seven points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership standings, the Ibrox club fired Beale just over a week ago. Despite John Eustace’s resignation from Birmingham City, where he had been regarded as a contender, Clement had become the odds-on favorite in the previous 24 hours.
However, as reported by Glasgow World, Kevin Muscat, Clement, Scott Parker and Pascal Jansen were on the final shortlist ahead of interviews and Clement now appears to be the leading candidate.
The 49-year-old was targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab but Al-Riyadiah report that Clement is set to snub the Saudi club in favour of a move to Rangers. It is claimed the Light Blues’ board have offered strong incentives to the Belgian for winning the league, cup and qualifying for the Champions League.
Raskin said: “I don’t know (Clement) personally but he did very well with the two teams he had in Belgium. And he also did incredibly well at Monaco. So let’s see what happens in the future. Would he be a good fit here? Yeah, I think he’d bring some clarity and an attacking style, so I think he’d be good.”
Rangers are hoping to wrap up the appointment of their new manager before the end of the week as they face Hibs on their return to domestic action on October 21. They have won one game and lost the other under Steven Davis’ interim charge.
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