Mark Wilson reckons Steven Gerrard 's "ambition" could see him leave Rangers for Newcastle United.
A new era has been ushered in at St James' Park as the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed its takeover to bring Mike Ashley 's 14-year reign to an end.
The incoming owners are expected to spend big with the the group shooting the Magpies up the world football rich list.
Alongside a squad shake-up, boss Steve Bruce is expected to leave the club following a lacklustre start to the new campaign.
Gerrard has been named among the frontrunners for the role, and it's the second time he has been touted for the hot seat, having reportedly appeared on the shortlist to replace Rafa Benitez back in 2019.
Former Celtic defender Wilson believes it will be a tempting prospect for the Liverpool legend.
He reckons the long-term plan may be to end up at Anfield, but Gerrard would jump at the chance to join a club on the rise in the English Premier League.
When asked about a potential Newcastle approach for Gerrard on SuperScoreboard, Wilson said: "It's based on one, Steven Gerrard being a big name, and two, Steven Gerrard being successful.
"He wins the league, and his record in European competition has certainly got people taking notice.
"Tactically, the way he plays the game, and a club like Newcastle, a club the size of it, would be looking at someone with his experience who has dealt with a high pressure environment, that Glasgow brings.
"He can tactically work out things against bigger sides.
"Newcastle are a huge club, but when they come up against the bigger teams in the English Premier League they have got to come up with a plan, and Steven Gerrard is capable of that.
"I think there will be a step in between (going to Liverpool). I don't think that Steven Gerrard going to Newcastle is too far from the mark.
"I think Steven Gerrard cuts a frustrated figure at times, and on Saturday morning I was reading him speaking about spending money, and needing money to even compete in Europe
"Of course he showed how happy he was at the weekend. His ambitions will be to manage in England, never mind Liverpool, obviously that will probably be his final destination.
"To manage in the Premier League is the promised land for any young manager."
