Steven Gerrard did not close his doors at Aston Villa. He is prompting the Premier League team to contact Rangers to clear a release and release clause.

The Daily Telegraph and ufabet reports that Gerrard has shown interest at Aston Villa following interest from the Premier League team and will now formally contact Rangers to discuss a possible transfer.

Gerrard is second choice as Aston Villa owners Nassef Saviris and Wes Edens and club CEO Christian Purslow are keen and would like to take over at Villa Par C. After sacking Dean Smith on Sunday. Because of the poor performance, losing 5 consecutive games in the Premier League

As for Gerrard, who has been in charge of Rangers for the first time in his coaching career since 2018, his contract is at Ibrox until 2024, so Aston Villa will have to negotiate a release clause. If the 41-year-old coach accepts the team at Villa Park

Aston Villa are currently 16th in the table with 10 points from their first 11 games, despite having a good start in the first 6 games, 3 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, including a 3-0 defeat at home to Everton and a win. Manchester United have lost their last 5 games 1-0.