Ronald Koeman to Rangers odds plummet but is ex-Barcelona boss a genuine candidate for Ibrox vacancy?

Giovanni Van Bronkhorst remains the favourite for the Rangers job – but another big name is being touted after a significant move in the betting market.

Forrmer Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has surged up the betting market for the Rangers job. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Barcelona and Everton boss Ronald Koeman has seen his odds on taking over from Steven Gerrard plummet this morning with his odds on SkyBet shifting from 40/1 yesterday to just 10/1 today.

The Dutch legend was sacked by the Nou Camp side last month and replaced by former Barca midfield maestro Xavi.

Reports suggested Koeman was Qatar-bound but he is a former colleague of Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson from their time together at Southampton – so there is a genuine possibility that contact has been made.

However, the 58-year-old former Dutch national team head coach would need to accept a considerable wage cut from the salary he has commanded in his previous jobs in order to move to Ibrox, which may make the move less likely.

Koeman is now third favourite for the Rangers job behind van Bronckhorst and Frank Lampard at 7/1.

The smart money remains on Van Bronkhorst – the former Ibrox favourite – following “positive” talks with Rangers representatives in London over the weekend.

The 46-year-old Dutchman is the overwhelming favourite among the fans having spent three years at Ibrox between 1998 and 2001, winning five pieces of silverware along the way.

The former Arsenal defender is seeking a return to management after leaving Chinese Super League club Guangzhou City last December.

Van Bronckhorst has previously managed Feyenoord, who he guided to a first Eredivisie title in 18 years in season 2016-17.

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