Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers parted company with Mark Warburton last Saturday.
Barry Ferguson has told BBC Sport that he definitely believes Alex McLeish wants the Glasgow Rangers job.
McLeish did an interview following Mark Warburton’s exit at Ibrox, suggesting that he would find it hard to turn down the Rangers job if it was offered to him.
And Ferguson, who worked with McLeish during his first spell as manager of Rangers, has backed the 57-year-old to do a good job at the Glasgow club if he is appointed.
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“He knows what the club is all about, he knows the traditions and what is expected,” said Ferguson.
“I saw his interview and it looked to me like he would take it in a minute. If he got offered it, I think he’d be a good choice.
“He assembled a good team at Rangers and we had a real togetherness.
“He has more experience now and, if they are looking for someone to take over until the end of the season, he’s a serious contender.”
There has been suggestions that McLeish could land the Rangers job until the end of the season, with Frank De Boer then taking charge at Ibrox.
De Boer has not ruled out joining Rangers yet, but is believed to only be interested in taking the role at the end of the season.
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If McLeish did take over at Rangers, he would join the side at a point when they are under pressure to start putting a run of wins together.
Rangers are currently in third place in the Scottish Premiership table, and are desperate to catch Aberdeen in the near future.
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