Rangers approach Hearts boss Derek McInnes to replace departing Danny Röhl
Rangers have made a formal approach to speak with Hearts manager Derek McInnes as current boss Danny Röhl nears a move to Austrian side RB Salzburg.
The Ibrox club are seeking an immediate replacement with Röhl reportedly close to succeeding Daniel Beichler in Salzburg.
Compensation terms will need to be agreed for the German coach, who currently has two years remaining on his Glasgow contract following his arrival last October.
Boston summit awaits
Discussions regarding the looming dugout vacancy are expected to accelerate in the United States over the coming days.
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh and chief executive Jim Gillespie are travelling to Boston for Scotland’s World Cup opener against Haiti.
McInnes will also attend the international fixture following a close-season holiday in America, placing all key decision-makers in the same city.
Hearts chief executive Andrew McKinlay is additionally present at the tournament as part of a Scottish FA delegation.
A familiar face for Ibrox
The 54-year-old tactician previously rejected the opportunity to take charge of his former club during a managerial search in 2017.
However, his stock remains incredibly high after guiding the Edinburgh side to a second-place Premiership finish last season.
The Tynecastle outfit ultimately missed out on the league title to Celtic on the final day of a dramatic campaign.
The departing Röhl had similarly led a resurgence, taking over from Russell Martin with the team in sixth before falling just short in the title race.
Rebuild already underway
Whoever inherits the managerial reins will find a summer squad overhaul already in progress.
A newly formed recruitment hierarchy recently secured the signature of Scotland international Lawrence Shankland on a two-year deal.
The prolific striker moved to Glasgow on a free transfer after activating a release clause, having scored 20 goals across all competitions last term.
First-team players are scheduled to return for pre-season training next week, increasing the urgency for a swift appointment.