FRANK LAMPARD is reportedly open to returning to management with Rangers.
The former Chelsea player and boss has been out of work since his caretaker role with the Blues ended last season.
But 'Super Frank' is ready to make a swift return to the beautiful game after Rangers added him to their managerial shortlist.
The Glasgow giants are looking for their next manager after sacking Michael Beale at the weekend.
They have lost three of their opening seven games, leaving them seven points behind fierce rivals Celtic.
Beale had put together a four-match winning run last month.
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But Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to Aberdeen was the final straw for Ibrox chiefs.
And the Telegraph claims they could now turn to Lampard after putting him on their shortlist.
The England icon is joined by AZ Alkmaar boss Pascal Jensen, ex-Monaco manager Philippe Clement and Yokohama Marinos' Kevin Muscat – a former Ger with 29 appearances to his name.
Lampard is said to be interested in following the footsteps of former Three Lions midfield partner Steven Gerrard, who led Rangers to their only league title in the last 12 years.
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Should he get the role, it would mark Lampard's first managerial foray outside England.
He kick-started his career in the dugout with Derby County in 2018, leading them to the Championship play-off final a year later.
Lampard then got a dream nod from Chelsea to take charge of their promising youngsters during a transfer ban.
He was given the chance after netting 211 goals in 648 games as a player at Stamford Bridge, winning three Premier League titles and a Champions League in the process.
But Lampard's time as boss was less successful, winning just 44 of his 84 games in charge.
He was eventually let go in January 2021, paving the way for Thomas Tuchel to clinch Chelsea's second Champions League title.
Lampard returned to management a year later with Everton, helping them avoid relegation.
He was sacked by the Toffees at the start of the year after just 12 wins.
And Chelsea came calling again in April, with Lampard taking over from Graham Potter on an interim basis.
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He managed just one win in 11 games as the Blues recorded their lowest-ever Premier League finish.
But Lampard remains a popular figure at Chelsea, with away fans singing his name throughout Monday’s 2-1 derby win at Fulham.
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