Steven Gerrard and the Rangers connection that can kickstart Southampton rescue mission amid next boss 'interest'
dailyrecord.co.ukFormer Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is reportedly interested in taking over the Southampton hot seat - and a connection from his Ibrox days could hold the key to surviving in the Premier League.Nathan Jones lasted just 95 days in the St Mary's hot seat having failed to steer the club up the table, with defeat to Wolves on Saturday proving to be the final straw for the Southampton hierarchy with the club rooted to the bottom of the league.
The search for a successor has now ramped up with reports south of the border claiming Gerrard, Frank Lampard and D.C United boss Wayne Rooney have made their interest in the job known to the club.Liverpool icon Gerrard has been out of work since being sacked by Aston Villa earlier this season having failed to recreate his success in the Scottish Premiership at Villa Park.
However, he could be set for a career lifeline in the Premier League - and that could be good news for former Rangers star Joe Aribo.
The Nigeria international left Ibrox in the summer after a successful stint north of the border, with the playmaker lifting the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup, as well as scoring in a Europa League final before making the switch to St Mary's.
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