Rangers are back on the hunt for a new manager after negotiations with Kevin Muscat fell through. The Ibrox bosses were in advanced talks with the Australian, poised to make him Russell Martin's successor. However, club insiders reveal that Muscat's unwillingness to immediately depart from Chinese team Shanghai Port scuppered the deal.

The former Rangers defender is keen to see out their Super League season, where he's just three matches away from clinching a title. Rangers ultimately decided they didn't want to wait until December for Muscat's arrival. Despite this, he was eager for an Ibrox return, according to the Daily Record.

After initial discussions with American owners Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe, Muscat was on the brink of finalising a deal.

Subsequent talks with chief executive Patrick Stewart, sporting director Kevin Thelwell and 49ers Enterprises advisor Gretar Steinsson failed to reach an agreement.

Consequently, the Ibrox club have resumed their search for a new boss. Steven Gerrard was initially their prime target and met with Gers chiefs in London before withdrawing himself from contention.