Next Rangers manager search LIVE as Ancelotti sells his Ibrox blueprint and wants top job

The Rangers takeover is signed, sealed and delivered and now the priority turns to a permanent manager.

And the hunt looks to be reaching its end game with Davide Ancelotti and Russell Martin appearing to be the two main names in the mix.

But Francesco Farioli has also held talks regarding the vacancy, just weeks after leaving Ajax.

Record Sport revealed on Saturday night that the 35-year-old has told Ibrox bosses that he’s ready to step out of his legendary father’s shadow and desperately wants the gig in Govan.

Rangers' new US owners completed their takeover on Friday and are preparing to name their man after holding a final round of talks this weekend as they get up and running in an official capacity.

The new man will face a whirlwind start with pre-season back in just over three weeks time with Champions League qualifiers quickly creeping up on the Light Blues - and that is before any transfer business gets underway.

The search for the next Rangers manager is reaching it's final stages and you can follow all the latest news and updates RIGHT HERE.

Kyle Lafferty has offered the next manager of Rangers some priceless advice.

The former Ibrox striker reckons lessons must be learned.

They definitely need someone in there who understands the club and league.

I know bringing in foreign players is difficult. They might not realise how big the club is. They might arrive thinking Scottish football isn’t the greatest league in the world.

But it’s tough. I’ve played in it for many years and there’s a lot of good players, young and old. Experienced players.

It is tough to hit the ground running. Some of the players took a wee while to warm up.

But yeah, having someone who knows the club, has a bit of