Rangers need to pay sizeable fee to hire award winner to replace Clement - report

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Nov 1, 2024 - 02:00

Rangers need to pay sizeable fee to hire award winner to replace Clement - report

Rangers will have to pay a sizeable fee to prise Derek McInnes away from Kilmarnock should they make a move for him, according to Football Scotland.

The news outlet reported on 31 October that he could once again turn down a move to Ibrox as he did back in 2017.

However, in case he decides to go ahead, he’s got a contract until 2027 at Rugby Park so that’s two and a half seasons left on his current deal.

Derek McInnes may not get the chance to manage Rangers again

Having previously turned down Gers in favour of stability and control at Aberdeen, McInnes has shown a preference for managing on his terms.

The current state of flux at Rangers, without key footballing positions filled, might not offer him the structural support or clear vision for the future that he might desire.

Additionally, at Kilmarnock, McInnes has built a legacy, achieving notable success and fan adoration, which might be hard to replicate or surpass at Ibrox given the high expectations and the need for a different managerial style that suits Rangers’ traditional dominance.

He’s even won the Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month award last October so his efforts are not going under the radar.

Moreover, with his contract at Kilmarnock extending until 2027, leaving now could be seen as a risk, especially if Gers’ situation doesn’t stabilise quickly.

That being said, he would be aware that there’s a good chance his managerial stock does not go higher than it currently is.