Steven Gerrard has been filmed appearing to arrive in London amid speculation that he’s set to take the Aston Villa job.
After Dean Smith was let go by the Midlands club following a string of disappointing results, Gerrard quickly emerged as the frontrunner to replace him.
Villa reporter Ashley Preece has taken to Twitter to claim that the deal could be signed and sealed within 48 hours. Gerrard appears to be on the verge of returning to the Premier League.
Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa all but done as he finalises his backroom staff. I’m expecting an announcement within the next 24 to 48 hours if not sooner. Christian Purslow set to get his man. Villans; fill in our Villa-Gerrard survey https://t.co/78pqVWZ4yU #avfc
— Ashley Preece (@PreeceObserver) November 10, 2021
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A video has now emerged of Gerrard supposedly arriving in London this afternoon. Though Villa are (obviously) not based in the capital, several of their high-ranking officials are.
Besides, it’s probably a good idea to run away from Glasgow if he really is set to leave…
Ibrox Channel Exclusive! Rangers manager Steven Gerrard spotted arriving in London amid speculation about his future! #Rangers #AstonVilla #London #EveryoneAnyone #Podcast pic.twitter.com/cE6Z7VucsZ
— The Ibrox Channel (@TheIbroxChannel) November 10, 2021
It doesn’t look particularly promising for Rangers fans, who appear set to lose the manager who has taken them back to the summit in Scotland, as well as challenging in Europe.
As for Villa, they’re set to get themselves one of the country’s hottest managerial properties – and one who knows the Premier League better than most, being one of the finest players in the division’s history…
