Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl linked with surprise move in potential Southampton and Leicester City blow
The 36-year-old appears to be on the verge of leaving Hillsborough, having intensified speculation with indicative comments on his future.
He has spoken of his time as Owls boss in the past tense and insisted owner Dejphon Chansiri is aware of the decision he has made on his future.
According to Sky Sports, Rohl could potentially be in the frame to replace Philippe Clement at the Ibrox helm.
Rangers axed Clement earlier this year before handing the reins to Barry Ferguson on a temporary basis.
A clutch of names have been linked with the Scottish giants, including former Barnsley defender Rob Edwards and ex-Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O’Neil.
Rohl has spoken of his top flight ambitions and while the Scottish Premiership is not among Europe’s most glamorous divisions, there would be the opportunity to challenge for a title.
European football may also appeal to Rohl, who took on his first role as a manager when he was appointed by Wednesday in October 2023.
Speaking last week, Rohl told Kicker: “Personally, I had a fantastic time at Sheffield Wednesday. I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’d like to work at the highest possible level with the best players in the near future.
“And the Bundesliga is, of course, a consideration. My situation in Sheffield is unofficially relatively clear.
“There’s a clear agreement with the owner about how I envision my future. Unfortunately, I can’t go into detail about that right now.”
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Dramatic Sunderland clash sees impressive Sheffield Wednesday record smashed
The 2021/22 League One play-off semifinal between the Owls and Black Cats was the biggest of its kind, and even more impressive at third-tier level… The combined attendance of 77,729, across the two legs, saw it set a record for the best-attended two-leg play-off in the history of the EFL – a record that stayed in place for three years. That was, however, until this month.
It was a dramatic evening over on Wearside, too, with Dan Ballard sending the home crowd into raptures in injury time of extra time as he scored a late, late equaliser that was enough to send Regis Le Bris’ side through to Wembley on aggregate. The scenes from the stands were something to behold as the big centre back wheeled away in celebration.
Sunderland will now head to Wembley to try and finish the job and return to the Premier League, but will have to get past Sheffield United – who put six past Bristol City over two legs – if they’re to do so. The nature of their qualification will certainly give them a huge boost, and they’ll almost certainly fill out their ticket allocation in the capital.
It’s been almost a decade outside the top-flight for the Black Cats having been relegated in 2016/17, and after spending four seasons in League One since then they’ll be desperate to return to the promised land.
