Steven Gerrard is on Aston Villa ’s shortlist to replace sacked Dean Smith. The Rangers boss - who watched his side maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Premiership on Sunday – is on the radar for the Midlands club after winning the title last season.
Villa axed Smith after a run of five straight defeats which has left them just two points above the Premier League relegation zone and way short of their ambitions for the season.
The Villa hierarchy are now looking at potential replacements with Gerrard high on the list even though it’s far from certain whether he would leave Ibrox mid-season.Gerrard would face a major dilemma if Villa made an offer and the club are looking at other options.
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