Report claims Rangers problem in Ross Wilson chase

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Steven Gerrard’s Glasgow Rangers are reportedly interested in Southampton’s Ross Wilson.

Ibrox Stadium of Rangers

According to The Sunday Post, Southampton owner Gao Jisheng could prove to a stumbling for Steven Gerrard’s Glasgow Rangers in their quest to recruit Ross Wilson.

It has been reported that Rangers want to secure the services of the 36-year-old as their new director of football as a replacement for Mark Allen.

The report has claimed that talks between Rangers and Wilson – who currently works as the director of football operations at Premier League club Southampton – are at an advanced stage.

It has also been reported that while Wilson wants to take the Rangers role, the switch will depend on Southampton owner Jisheng agreeing to it.

Contrasting fortunes

Rangers are a massive club in Scotland, while Southampton are an established outfit in the Premier League.

Steven Gerrard’s side are at the top of the Scottish Premiership table at the moment with 21 points from eight matches.

As for Southampton, the Saints are currently 17th in the Premier League table with seven points from eight games.