Rangers Eye Derek McInnes as Danny Röhl's Replacement Amid Salzburg Interest

Rangers have initiated discussions with Derek McInnes regarding the managerial position following Danny Röhl's imminent move to RB Salzburg. The club has formally approached Hearts to speak with their head coach, as Röhl, who joined Rangers last October, is on the brink of a transfer due to Salzburg's interest. Key Points: Derek McInnes, a former Rangers player, previously declined the chance to manage the club in 2017. He successfully led Hearts to a second-place finish in his debut season, narrowly missing the league title against Celtic on the final day. RB Salzburg is eager to secure Röhl as a replacement for Daniel Beichler, but any deal must align with Rangers' expectations, considering Röhl has two years remaining on his contract. Röhl's tenure at Rangers saw him take over a team that was sixth in the league, steering them into title contention before they fell short at the season's end. As the players prepare for pre-season training next week, Rangers' chairman Andrew Cavanagh and chief executive Jim Gillespie are in Boston to observe Haiti vs. Scotland at the World Cup, alongside Hearts' chief executive Andrew McKinlay. Rangers are actively undergoing a summer rebuild, with new management including Jim Gillespie, Fraser Thornton, Dan Purdy, and Stig Inge Bjørnebye collaborating to enhance the squad. The first confirmed signing is Lawrence Shankland, who joined from Hearts on a two-year deal with an option for an additional year after scoring 20 goals last season. Röhl's coaching journey began at RB Leipzig before he assisted at Southampton and Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga and Champions League. In October 2023, he managed Sheffield Wednesday, achieving Championship safety and later finished third in the Scottish Premiership with Rangers.

Source: Sky Sports - 2026-06-13