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From the Daily Mail
Steven Gerrard has reportedly emerged as a shock managerial target for Turkish giants Besiktas, who are mulling over whether to sack under-fire boss Abdullah Avci.
Gerrard has been impressing with his steady work in the Scottish Premiership at , who currently hold a two-point lead at the top of the table.
The Ibrox side have only lost one game so far this season, and Besiktas are now considering the legend as the man for the hotseat.
Besiktas have made a poor start to the season, and will look to resolve their situation and retake their place in challenging for the division.
At present the Blacks Eagles sit in 12th place, with just eight points from seven matches played.
A five point gap currently exists between Besiktas and the Turkish Superlig's surprise leaders Alanayaspor.
According to BeIN Sports Turkey reporter, Mehmet Demirkol, Besiktas will name their new president next week, and the new man at the helm is likely to look to replace their current manager Avci.
Any incoming boss is expected to be boosting with plentiful funds in the transfer window, in order to shape the side in their own image.
This season Besiktas, like Rangers, find themselves competing in the Europa League.
Heartbreak occurred recently at the Vodafone Park stadium in Istanbul, as Avci's side were defeated with the last kick of the game, deep in stoppage time, by Premier League side Wolves.
Steven Gerrard has reportedly emerged as a shock managerial target for Turkish giants Besiktas, who are mulling over whether to sack under-fire boss Abdullah Avci.
Gerrard has been impressing with his steady work in the Scottish Premiership at , who currently hold a two-point lead at the top of the table.
The Ibrox side have only lost one game so far this season, and Besiktas are now considering the legend as the man for the hotseat.
Besiktas have made a poor start to the season, and will look to resolve their situation and retake their place in challenging for the division.
At present the Blacks Eagles sit in 12th place, with just eight points from seven matches played.
A five point gap currently exists between Besiktas and the Turkish Superlig's surprise leaders Alanayaspor.
According to BeIN Sports Turkey reporter, Mehmet Demirkol, Besiktas will name their new president next week, and the new man at the helm is likely to look to replace their current manager Avci.
Any incoming boss is expected to be boosting with plentiful funds in the transfer window, in order to shape the side in their own image.
This season Besiktas, like Rangers, find themselves competing in the Europa League.
Heartbreak occurred recently at the Vodafone Park stadium in Istanbul, as Avci's side were defeated with the last kick of the game, deep in stoppage time, by Premier League side Wolves.