RANGERS fans were left stunned after SunSport exclusively revealed club chiefs were in talks with Steven Gerrard.

The Liverpool legend is being lined up to replace interim boss Graeme Murty.

12 Gerrard is the bookies favourite for the Ibrox role Credit: PA:Empics Sport

12 McGregor is closing in on a Gers return Credit: Action Images

It’s been a dramatic week at Ibrox as Gers close in on moves for Scott Arfield and Allan McGregor, with the Scotland keeper’s return casting doubt on Wes Foderingham’s future.

Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace remain suspended for their post-match bust-up with Murty.

Rangers legend Barry Ferguson predicted “a big turnaround” in players at the club in the wake of the Celtic thrashing at Hampden.

SunSport Online looks at which players the next Light Blues manager will have at his disposal.

12 Miller and Wallace's Gers futures look to be over Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

CONTRACTS EXPIRING THIS SUMMER

Kenny Miller appears to have kicked his last ball for the club following his bust-up with Graeme Murty, revealed exclusively by SunSport.

The veteran striker’s situation is being monitored by Hibs and Motherwell.

Full list:

Kenny Miller

Ryan Hardie (on loan at Livingston)

Jordan Thompson (on loan at Livingston)

Myles Beerman (on loan at Queen of the South)

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12 Ryan Hardie has been on loan at Livingston this season Credit: Les Gallagher - The Sun Glasgow

LOANS EXPIRING THIS SUMMER

QPR have already issued a ‘hands-off’ warning to Gers over midfielder Sean Goss, while it’s unclear if the Ibrox club will pursue long-term deals for Jason Cummings and Russell Martin.

Jamie Murphy’s move from Brighton is expected to become a permanent one when the summer transfer windows open.

12 Dalcio will head back to Benfica at the end of the season Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

Dalcio hasn’t appeared since September.

Full list:

Russell Martin (Norwich)

Jason Cummings (Nottingham Forest)

Sean Goss (QPR)

Dalcio (Benfica)

Jamie Murphy (Brighton)

12 Boyhood Gers supporter Murphy hopes to seal permanent move from Brighton Credit: PA:Press Association

CONTRACTS UP IN 2019

Skipper Lee Wallace has a year left on his Ibrox deal – but he looks to be heading for the exit after last week’s controversy.

He stands accused of undermining gaffer Murty with a stinging dressing room blast.

Full list:

Lee Wallace

Liam Kelly

Lee Hodson

Harry Forrester (on loan at AFC Wimbledon)

Aidan Wilson (on loan at Dumbarton)

CONTRACTS UP IN 2020

Carlos Pena, Eduardo Herrera, Fabio Cardoso, Jordan Rossiter, Michael O’Halloran and Joe Dodoo…this section could give Rangers fans sleepless nights.

Pena’s avoidance of top-flight football continues in Mexico with Cruz Azul, where he was recently slaughtered in the media for buying a six-pack of beers in his training kit.

12 Carlos Pena flopped in Scotland after being signed by Pedro Caixinha Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

12 Halliday and Jason Holt signed deals until summer of 2020 two years ago Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

Injury-hit former Liverpool starlet Rossiter hasn’t kicked a ball for the first-team since August.

Meanwhile, Michael O’Halloran and Joe Dodoo haven’t had any impact since returning from loan spells with St Johnstone and Charlton.

Positives in the 2020 group include Ryan Jack, Graham Dorrans and Wes Foderingham, although his future looks uncertain with a McGregor return imminent.

Full list:

Carlos Pena

Wes Foderingham

Andy Halliday

Jason Holt

Fabio Cardoso

Graham Dorrans

Jordan Rossiter

12 Ryan Jack was a regular for Light Blues before injury ended his season Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

12 Dodoo showed promise with double at Aberdeen last season before falling out of favour Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

Ryan Jack

Joe Dodoo

Daniel Candeias

Michael O’Halloran

Eduardo Herrera

Jak Alnwick

Jamie Barjonas

Jack Thomson

Zak Rudden

CONTRACTS UP IN 2021

The next Rangers manager will be delighted this quartet are on long-term contracts.

James Tavernier has been a standout for Mark Warburton, Pedro Caixinha and Murty while Josh Windass and Declan John have shone under the club’s ex-youth chief.

12 Tavernier thrilled fans by signing new deal amid interest from English Championship sides Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow

Alfredo Morelos remains Gers’ top scorer with 18 goals.

But he’s frustrated fans with his failure to find the back of the net in four games against Celtic and THAT horror miss in the 3-2 defeat in Govan.

Full list:

James Tavernier

Josh Windass

Declan John

Alfredo Morelos

12 McCrorie was hailed by Caixinha as the future of Rangers and Scotland Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow

CONTRACTS UP IN 2022

Ross McCrorie had an Old Firm nightmare against Moussa Dembele at Hampden on Sunday but he remains the top prospect at Ibrox.

The 20-year-old and twin brother Robby – in between the sticks on loan at Brechin – gave Rangers a boost in December by committing their futures to the club.

Greg Docherty, 21, has featured regularly since joining in the January transfer window from Hamilton.

In February, Murty urged the midfielder to fill the Scotland void left by Celtic captain Scott Brown.

Full List:

Ross McCrorie

Robby McCrorie

Greg Docherty

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