Caixinha in the clear to join Rangers

Pedro Caixinha has been given permission to become Rangers manager by Qatari club Al-Gharafa.

Al-Gharafa released a statement on Thursday to confirm they have reached an agreement with Rangers to allow their head coach to move.

The 46-year-old is now in the clear to replace Mark Warburton at the Scottish Premiership club after the Englishman departed Ibrox in acrimonious circumstances a month ago.

Graeme Murty has been in caretaker charge since then and reports suggest he will remain at the helm for Sunday’s Old Firm derby away to leaders Celtic, who are a massive 33 points clear of third-placed Rangers.