GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: A general view during the pre-season friendly match between Rangers and Newcastle at Ibrox Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Although Michael Beale’s dismissal from Rangers may not be on the immediate agenda, Pascal Jansen is reportedly being considered as a possible replacement.
The Scottish League Cup match between the Gers and Livingston is tonight at Ibrox, and a berth in the semifinals is on the line.
Michael Beale definitely needs to win this game since the Scottish League Cup presents a fantastic opportunity to win a trophy, especially with Celtic already eliminated.
In Sunday’s victory over Motherwell, Rangers failed to wow the crowd, drawing jeers from those who had high expectations.
Beale is currently under a lot of pressure, so reports that Rangers are considering other managers won’t exactly make him feel better.
The newest manager connected to Rangers is Pascal Jansen
A few rumors about prospective managerial hires at Ibrox have already surfaced.
Earlier in September, The Daily Mail stated that John Eustace, the manager of Birmingham City, was a potential replacement for Beale.
The Sun also stated that Graham Potter turned down a proposal from Rangers in order to wait for the best possible opportunity.
However, a new name has entered the scene. According to TEAMtalk, Pascal Jansen, the manager of AZ Alkmaar, is a target for Rangers.
Rangers reportedly took notice of Jansen’s work at AZ, but Everton and Crystal Palace are also reportedly interested in signing him.
If Beale is unable to turn things around, Jansen, who currently has AZ in second place in the Eredivisie standings, might be a major target for Rangers.
This summer, Celtic wanted Jansen.
London-born Jansen may not be well-known, but he has made an impression with AZ since succeeding former Feyenoord manager Arne Slot.
Last season, Jansen led AZ to the semifinals of the Europa Conference League, where they ultimately lost to eventual champion West Ham United.
It’s noteworthy that this claimed interest from Rangers has surfaced only a few months after Celtic, his fiercest rivals, sought him.
Ange Postecoglou joined Tottenham Hotspur in June, and 90Min stated that Celtic were considering Jansen as a potential replacement.
Brendan Rodgers ultimately won Celtic, but Jansen could still make it to Glasgow.
Jansen may potentially assist in bringing the Scottish Premiership back to Ibrox and defeat Celtic in the process.
That would be a significant turn of events, and while Beale still has time to make things right, he needs to move quickly lest those connections to Jansen and other managers merely get stronger.
