RANGERS are reportedly in talks with members of Giovanni van Bronckhorst's backroom team after the Dutchman was sacked.

Ibrox chiefs dismissed Van Bronckhorst on Monday with recent results and performances deemed unacceptable.

A statement issued by the club announced the departure of the manager but did not include any information on his backroom team.

Now, Sky Sports claim four members of staff brought in under Van Bronckhorst are set to depart the club after discussions with club officials.

A report from the outlet claims Dave Vos, Roy Makaay, Arno Philips and Yori Bosschaart are expected to leave the club as the search for a new manager continues.

A club statement on Van Bronckhorst's departure on Monday read: "Rangers Football Club confirms today it has parted company with manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

"The board would like to put on record sincere thanks to Gio for all his efforts since his appointment as manager.

"Arriving at the club just over a year ago, Gio led the club to a fifth European final and won the Scottish Cup last May. He also led the team to the club’s first Champions League qualification in 12 years.

"Unfortunately, results and performances over recent months haven’t met expectations and the decision was made today by the board to terminate the contract of the manager.

"The search for the new manager is now underway."

Rangers chairman Douglas Park added: “I want to thank Gio for the hard work he has put in over the last 12 months and, especially, the achievements of taking the club to the Europa League final and winning the Scottish Cup last season.

“Unfortunately, recent results have not met neither our nor Gio’s expectations, and we have taken this difficult decision today. Everyone at Rangers wishes Gio every success in the future.”

It comes as we revealed Michael Beale is on the brink of an emotional return to Ibrox.

The former Rangers coach - who worked under Steven Gerrard in Glasgow - is the front-runner to take up the vacant post.

Beale has been the favourite to succeed Van Bronckhorst since the Dutchman was dismissed.

The current QPR boss turned down the chance to explore a move to Premier League club Wolves last month but it's thought he'd be interested in making the move to Rangers.

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