An update has emerged on Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, regarding Newcastle's interest in his services.

What's the talk?

According to The Times, the Gers head coach is one of the leading candidates to take over at St. James' Park, with Steve Bruce on the verge of being relieved of his duties.

The report claims Villarreal's Unai Emery and Belgium's Roberto Martinez are the other two names the Premier League side are looking at alongside Gerrard.

Worry

This major update on Newcastle's manager search will surely leave Rangers fans feeling worried, especially after Gerrard's recent comments on the situation.

When asked about links to St. James' Park, Gerrard admitted that he is not a fan of the speculation, but refused to rule out an exit from Ibrox. He said: 

"I don't react or get involved in any speculation, especially when someone I have the utmost respect for is sitting in that job. Steve is a great character, someone I've got a personal relationship with. Sitting in this position, I wouldn't like people to speculate about my job, so I certainly won't be getting involved in speculation towards his.

"It's interesting what's happening at Newcastle. If anyone deserves a break, it's the Geordie fans, so I'm sure the excitement levels are very high. Everyone connected in the game is looking on with interest."

These quotes do not indicate that Gerrard is eager to quit Rangers, but they also do not rule out the possibility of a switch to the English side. This latest report from The Times now appears to amp up the speculation, with the ex-Liverpool man being a 'leading candidate' for the role, rather than just another one of the names linked with the job.

Newcastle could, therefore, be seriously interested in prying him away from the Scottish giants. This is why Rangers fans will be worried about what this means for the Liverpudlian's future, with the Magpies potentially preparing to make a move for him if they pull the plug on Bruce's time on Tyneside.

Gerrard has won 2.15 points per game on average throughout his time in Glasgow, managing the club in 186 matches to date. He led them to the Scottish Premiership title last term which prevented Celtic from reaching 10-in-a-row and these achievements highlight why supporters have a right to be concerned by rumours surrounding his future, as he has proven himself to be an excellent manager in Scotland.

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