STEVEN GERRARD is in the frame for a sensational return to Rangers, according to reports.The Liverpool legend is out of work after leaving Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq in January.PARussell Martin has been sacked by Rangers after 123 days in charge[/caption]GettySteven Gerrard is in the frame to return to his old club[/caption]However, Gerrard could soon make a triumphant homecoming to former club Rangers after they sacked Russell Martin.The Scottish giants announced that Martin had been sacked last night following a 1-1 draw with Falkirk after just 123 days in charge – making him the shortest-serving permanent boss in the club’s history.Under Martin, Rangers have been left 11 points adrift from the top of the Scottish Premiership currently being led by Hearts.Martin only lost one game, but also winning just one with five draws in tow left club chiefs with no choice but to pull the plug on the former Southampton and Swansea boss.Rangers statement on the sacking also confirmed Assistant Head Coach, Matt Gill, and First-Team Coach, Mike Williamson, would also be departing.That has left a clean board for Gerrard, 45, to jump back into if he so desired. The Guardian report the Liverpool icon is in “strong contention” to return to Ibrox, almost four years on from when he departed to join Premier League side Aston Villa in an ill-fated spell.Gerrard won the league title with Rangers in 2020/21, their only Scottish league title since 2011.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe former England midfielder remains a popular figure among fans, and with less-than glowing stints at Villa and Al-Ettifaq he will be aware that high-profile managerial jobs are not exactly lining up for his services right now.Other contenders for the role include Premier League veteran Sean Dyche and former Sheffield Wednesday manager, Danny Rohl.