Glen Kamara is set to be the subject of a fresh January approach from Italy with the next Rangers manager facing a big decision early on in his reign, according to a report.
Serie A upstarts Salernitana are said to be pondering a move for the Light Blues midfielder that would see him team up with a familiar face in the shape of Lassana Coulibaly. The midfielder spent a loan period at Ibrox and could now form a midfield duo with Kamara.
Rangers are on the hunt for a new boss after sacking Giovanni van Bronckhorst on Monday. A combination of poor results and performances ulitmately proved to be his downfall with Celtic nine points ahead in the race for the Premiership title. The return to the Champions League was also bitterly disappointing for the Dutchman with his side losing six games from six and a -20 goal difference that handed them the tag as the 'worst ever' in the groups.
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Michael Beale is currently odds-on favourite to land the Ibrox gig and according to reports in Italy he could be set to face a big call over Kamara - who is a main target for the Italian top flight side in the January transfer window.
They currently sit 12th in Serie A and sporting director Morgan De Sanctis has identified the Finland international as an ideal fit for the ambitious side. But they will be forced to pay with the 27-year-old under contract for another three years.
Kamara has played a bit-part role this season to date with 16 apperances in all competitions to date. The majority of those have come from off the bench.
A Rangers statement on Van Bronckhorst's sacking read: "Rangers Football Club confirms today it has parted company with manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The board would like to put on record sincere thanks to Gio for all his efforts since his appointment as manager.
"Arriving at the club just over a year ago, Gio led the club to a fifth European final and won the Scottish Cup last May. He also led the team to the club’s first Champions League qualification in 12 years.
"Unfortunately, results and performances over recent months haven’t met expectations and the decision was made today by the board to terminate the contract of the manager.
"The search for the new manager is now underway."
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