Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has been suggested as a surprise contender to become the new Rangers manager.
The 40-year-old has been part of the backroom staff at Old Trafford since retiring from playing in 2018, having spent 12 years as a United player.
He was originally hired as a coach during Jose Mourinho’s spell in charge before staying on when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was hired.
And, with Rangers currently on the lookout for a new manager, Carrick has been tipped as a potential candidate to make his first step into management at Ibrox.
The Scottish giants have begun their search for a new boss after Steven Gerrard left in order to become Aston Villa’s new manager.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is the early favourite to step into the hot seat, with reports suggesting Rangers have already begun speaking to the former Arsenal and Barcelona defender.
Gennaro Gattuso, John Terry and Frank Lampard have also been touted as potential options, while Carrick’s name hasn’t been linked thus far.
Former Rangers and Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam though believes Carrick could follow in Gerrard’s footsteps and take up his first managerial position in Glasgow.
Speaking on the BBC’s Sportsound podcast, Adam said: “I’ll throw a name in the hat. Michael Carrick – he has been at Man United, a big club, good coach. It was a gamble with Steven.
“Will they go down that same route? Will they go for an experienced name? There will only be three or four people that know.”
Carrick would no doubt represent a huge gamble for Rangers, who appear to be looking elsewhere in their search for a new manager.
And there has been no suggestion that Carrick is looking to make his first move into management, despite the increasing pressure United boss Solskjaer is currently facing.
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