Kevin Muscat’s move to become Rangers’ new head coach is off .

It is understood talks with former Gers player Muscat reached an advanced stage following the sacking of Russell Martin earlier this month.

He was on the brink of agreeing a deal on Thursday, but remains under contract at Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port.

It is understood the prospect of the 52-year-old not being available until potentially as late as December made a deal unworkable.

Rangers aim to make an appointment in the coming days and it is understood a number of candidates are still being spoken to.

It came after Steven Gerrard pulled out of the running to become boss for a second time.

Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl also withdrew from the process after discussions with the Ibrox hierarchy.

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