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Russell Martin moves into pole position for Rangers job with frontline managerial experience giving him the edge over other Ibrox candidate

Rangers are closing in on the appointment of Russell Martin as their new manager, with talks now understood to be at an advanced stage.

Talks between Martin and senior figures at Rangers have progressed well over recent days - and it now looks like he will be the man chosen to lead the revolution under the club’s new American owners.

Mail Sport understands that Rangers have been tracking Martin since parting company with Philippe Clement back in February.

Kevin Thelwell had already sounded out the former Southampton boss prior to starting his duties as sporting director earlier this week.