In an early blow for Rangers as they prepare to start a new era with a returning face in the dugout, one player has already admitted that he dreams of leaving Ibrox.

Gerrard already has Rangers ambition in mind

Just one week on from sacking Russell Martin after just 123 days in charge – making him the manager with the shortest reign in the club’s history – Rangers are set to turn to a familiar face. As per a number of reports, Steven Gerrard is now closing in on a move to the Gers to take charge for a second time and the first time since leaving for Aston Villa in 2021.

The Liverpool legend has the tough task of reviving a Rangers side that sit as many as nine points behind rivals Celtic and 11 points behind shock leaders Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. But that won’t stand in the way of his lofty ambitions, according to ex-Rangers ace Kyle Lafferty.

Lafferty, who played under Gerrard at Rangers during his brief second spell at the club, told reporters earlier this week:

“It wouldn’t surprise me if he gets them up there challenging again and fighting for the title this season. Seriously, I wouldn’t be shocked if he won it. He’ll come in expecting to win it. He won’t settle for second place.

“He won’t be thinking, let’s close the gap on Celtic and Hearts and maybe finish a few points off. I know him and I’ve played under him. He’ll literally come in and think he can win the league this season.”

That said, it’s certainly easier said than done to transform this current side, and the recent transfer admission of one star man certainly won’t help Gerrard’s project.

Antman has already admitted he dreams of Spain return

As reported by Dutch football expert and Voetbal International journalist Sander Janssen with Ibrox News, Oliver Antman has already admitted that he dreams of a return to Spain after enjoying past success at Cornella and CF Damm’s youth sides whilst also going on trial at Barcelona in 2012.

“I don’t know if he’ll reach the absolute top of football, but I definitely think Antman can become a success at Rangers or maybe a similar club. He’s a very smart person who’s never really satisfied with his game.

“He can be very critical of himself, so he knows what he can do better. That’s an important aspect for a player. During his youth, Antman played in Barcelona for a year. He stated earlier this year that it would be his dream to play in Spain again. I think that league really suits him.” (Janssen to Ibrox News)

Following reports that Besiktas are ready to rescue Nicolas Raskin as soon as January, the last thing that Rangers need is for summer arrival Antman to set his sights on a swift exit of his own.

For now, Gerrard must hope that the winger’s Spain dream remains exactly that.