Pep Guardiola gives Rangers a glowing Kevin Muscat report card as he's left saying 'wow' over 4 boss traits

Fans are wondering what could be if Kevin Muscat was appointed Rangers boss - and Pep Guardiola has a hint sitting in plain sight.

Ibrox chiefs are believed to be looking at their former player as a candidate to replace Michael Beale, who was sacked as manager last weekend following a 3-1 Premiership loss at home to Aberdeen. Frank Lampard is another being talked about within the fanbase but Muscat's name has been strongly linked ever since the Londoner was axed, and it was even claimed beforehand that Rangers had an interest.

Man City came up against the Australian's Yokohama F. Marinos side in July, with Muscat having delivered a league crown after succeeding Ange Postecoglou in the J League. Off the back of a bonkers 6-4 win over Celtic, the City Group Club then lost to the Citizens 5-3, and Guardiola loved what he saw from the playing style his opponents were imposing upon during a tour of Japan.

He said prior to the friendly battle: “I say wow. I watched Yokohama and I like what I see. Maybe because we are in the same football group – the City Football Group – they are doing a very good job.

"Tomorrow will be so difficult for us because they are so aggressive. They are dynamic in their process, the build-up, everything they do. I like it. I say wow."