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Rangers are waiting on word from Steven Gerrard after being snubbed by Steve Clarke.

The Liverpool legend is high on the shortlist for the manager’s job in Govan.

Talks have taken place between Gerrard and Ibrox officials – but Record Sport can reveal the Light Blues hit a brick wall with Clarke last week.

The Kilmarnock boss was identified as a serious potential candidate for the job by Ibrox hierarchy due to his outstanding CV and magnificent work with the Ayrshire outfit since arriving last October.

Clarke was sounded out by a third party last week about any possible interest in taking the job after being placed firmly on the radar.

However Rangers were given no encouragement on the matter and told the Killie boss had no interest in moving anywhere as he is 100 per cent committed to his current role.

Killie have already made their position clear on Clarke and a spokesman said last night: “We are trying to build something here and Steve is a huge part of it. He is completely focused on his job.”

With Clarke ruled a no-go, Gerrard has been spoken to about the position.

The 37-year-old, who is working at the Liverpool academy and coaching the Under-18 team, has held initial discussions about the job.

Gerrard – who was at Anfield on Tuesday night along with Rangers chairman Dave King for the Champions League semi-final tie between Liverpool and Roma – is now considering the proposal but has yet to provide any definitive answers.

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Rangers have put their plans in front of the former England captain and he is assessing the opportunity and the pros and cons of taking charge.

Gerrard’s answer is expected shortly as Rangers look to fill the permanent void created by the sacking of Pedro Caixinha.

But although there have been no conclusions on the management front with Graeme Murty still charged with looking after the top team, Rangers director of football Mark Allen is working on recruitment for next term. Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield and former Ibrox keeper Allan McGregor, who is now at Hull, are both set to sign.

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche has sanctioned the deal for the 29-year-old Canadian international and said: “Rangers came through and asked about Scotty Arfield, what his position was.

“Scotty was a boyhood Rangers fan. That one’s pretty simple in its form if they want to speak to him. We said, ‘Yes of course’. We understand it.

“We want him to have a bright future and I think there’s a good chance of that move happening.

“We have to allow lads the right and the chance to align their futures and honour the fact they’ve been fantastic servants to us as well.

“I have nothing but respect for the people and the players and therefore, if we can help them along the way and be open-minded about their next moves and who they’re speaking to then we’ll certainly do that.”

McGregor, who returned to the Scotland team last month at the age of 36, is also lined up for a two-year deal and both are expected to have medicals shortly to seal their moves.