Rangers are ready to step up their interest in Michael Beale as the Ibrox men prepare to make a formal approach, according to a report.
The former Light Blues No2 is the top candidate to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst after the club decided to axe the Dutchman on Monday. Results of late had not met the expectations of the board or supporters and ultimately proved the downfall of the 47-year-old. They went into the World Cup break trailing Celtic by nine points at the top of the table after dropped points against Livingston, St Johnstone and St Mirren.
The search for a new manager started immediately after the axing and it is understood Gers chiefs are now ready to step up their interest over the next 24 hours as they bid to land their top target report the Scottish Sun. The same publication claims there has been NO official contact between the clubs yet but a move is in the pipeline. Ross Wilson and Stewart Robertson have been in London the past couple of days with it believed that Beale - who worked under Steven Gerrard and helped the club with title No55 and end Celtic's ten-in-a-row bid - wants the job in what would be a sensational return.
