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The LeadRangers are likely to move for the Hearts manager, Derek McInnes, if Danny Röhl completes a move to RB Salzburg.The Managerial TransitionThe Ibrox club and Salzburg are in talks over a deal for Röhl, who was appointed by Rangers last October. The 37-year-old began his coaching career elsewhere in the RB stable, at Leipzig. There is a rising sense in Glasgow that he will accept Salzburg's overtures, with a switch likely to happen within days.McInnes's Recent SuccessIn that scenario, Rangers are expected to turn towards McInnes. The former Rangers player guided Hearts to second place in Scotland's Premiership last season, with the Edinburgh club losing out on what would have been their first title since 1960 on the final day of the season, following defeat at Celtic Park. McInnes took over at Hearts upon leaving Kilmarnock in the summer of 2025. He was Scotland's manager of the year within 12 months.Previous Rejection and AlternativesMcInnes rejected the opportunity to manage Rangers in 2017. His thoughts this time are unknown but it would be seen as a surprise if the 54-year-old turned Rangers down for a second time. Steven Gerrard has also been linked with the Rangers post, having managed there before.Club ConnectionsRangers have already signed the Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland after the striker exercised his right to leave Tynecastle for free at the end of the season. While any approach for McInnes would naturally be unwelcome, Hearts' reputation and profile has been boosted by the involvement of Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics at the club.

After intensive negotiations, AFC Bournemouth appear set to secure Marco Rose as their next head coach, with an agreement in principle already reached. Rose, the 49‑year‑old German who last managed RB Leipzig until March 2025, will replace Andoni Iraola when his contract expires this summer.Bournemouth’s head of football operations, Tiago Pinto, moved quickly after learning of Iraola’s decision to pursue a new challenge. While the club initially explored a move for Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna, the hefty buyout clause attached to his contract made the Rose option more viable.Rose’s availability after a year out of work simplifies the deal, allowing him to begin planning for the 2026‑27 season immediately. The club hopes he can sustain the momentum built by Iraola, who has overseen a remarkable rise since his summer 2023 appointment, including a stunning victory over Arsenal and a genuine bid for European qualification for the first time in the club’s history.Despite selling a substantial portion of their squad – notably losing three‑quarters of their back four last summer and seeing winger Antoine Semenyo depart for Manchester City in January – Bournemouth have benefited from shrewd recruitment, recouping high fees and reinvesting in quality replacements. A looming challenge for Rose will be to fend off interest in midfielder Alex Scott, with Chelsea reportedly among the suitors.Rose brings an impressive résumé, having guided Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and worked alongside stars such as Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. His previous managerial stints include successful spells at RB Salzburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach, underscoring his experience at the highest levels of European football.