Rangers have held discussions with former Brentford boss Mark Warburton about the manager's job at Ibrox.

Warburton, 52, is believed to be one of a number of candidates being considered along with current boss Stuart McCall.

Former Rangers captain David Weir, who assisted Warburton at Brentford, has also been spoken to.

The Ibrox side will be in the Scottish Championship next season after losing the Premiership play-off final against Motherwell.

McCall's side lost 6-1 over two legs against his former club, allowing the Fir Park outfit to preserve their Premiership status.

The 50-year-old former Rangers player returned to Ibrox as manager in March, taking over from Kenny McDowall, and guided the side through the play-off quarter-final and semi-final after they finished third in the Championship.

He has stated his desire to stay in the job.

Former Enfield and Boreham Wood defender Warburton joined Brentford as first-team coach in 2011 and took over as manager following Uwe Rosler's departure in late 2013.
Rangers manager Stuart McCall

Promotion from League One to the Championship followed at the end of season 2013-14.
However, the Bees announced in February that Warburton would depart at the end of the season. Dutchman Marinus Dijkhuizen was appointed Brentford's new head coach on Monday.

Speaking about Rangers on Monday, Warburton said: "From my point of view they are a massive club.

"I have huge respect for the size of the club and the fan base at Rangers. Who wouldn't?

"I am well aware of the tradition and history of the club so I would never be anything other than absolutely respectful of a club of that stature."