[Aberdeen explores seven managerial candidates as search for new head coach intensifies]
Aberdeen now explores connections with former Scotland manager and promising Rangers forward as it seeks a new head coach for the club.
Aberdeen has engaged seven potential candidates for the vacant managerial position, currently linked with former Scotland manager and in‑form Rangers forward.
Former Sporting Kansas City boss Raphael Wicky and former Scotland head coach Steve Clarke are among the candidates being considered for Aberdeen’s managerial vacancy.
Despite interest, Aberdeen has not yet reached out to former Leicester and Birmingham manager Gary Rowett, who is 52 years old.
Ryan Naderi’s strong debut in the Rangers’ first 30 games has drawn interest from West Ham, Wolves, an unnamed Premier League club, and a German Bundesliga team.
Norwich City manager Philippe Clement described taking the Rangers job as “the right place at the wrong moment.”
Analyst and former player Kevin Phillips is urging Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli to grant Stoke City defender Luke Graham, 22, his first international appearance.
Barrie McKay, a 31‑year‑old former Hearts and Rangers winger, has signed for Hamilton Academical seven months after departing from Livingston.
Former coach Ronald de Boer disclosed that he turned down Manchester United to join Rangers in 2000, following advice from Louis van Gaal, and maintains he has never regretted the move.
