RB Salzburg is in discussions with Rangers about their head coach Röhl.

Red Bull Salzburg have opened discussions with Rangers regarding the possible appointment of head coach Danny Röhl, according to reports. The Austrian club are searching for a replacement for Daniel Beichler and have identified the Rangers manager as one of their leading candidates for the role.

Negotiations are understood to be at an early stage, but any move for Röhl would require Salzburg to satisfy Rangers’ demands for compensation. The German coach remains under contract at Ibrox for another two years after taking charge of the Glasgow club in October last year, meaning Rangers are under no immediate pressure to let him leave.

The interest from Salzburg comes after Röhl was previously linked with a return to Germany, where Bundesliga side Wolfsburg were also reported to have considered him for a managerial position. His growing reputation has attracted attention across Europe following the progress he has made in a relatively short period as a head coach.

Röhl arrived at Rangers during a difficult period for the club. He succeeded Russell Martin at a time when the team were struggling in sixth place in the Scottish Premiership standings. Expectations were low when he inherited the squad, but his impact was immediate. Under his guidance, Rangers improved significantly and emerged as genuine contenders in the title race. Although they ultimately fell short of winning the championship, the team’s resurgence under Röhl was widely acknowledged as an impressive achievement.

Despite ending the campaign in third place, Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh publicly backed the manager and insisted the club would continue supporting him. Cavenagh also pledged that significant changes would be made to the playing squad during the summer transfer window, underlining the club’s commitment to building a stronger team for the future.

Röhl himself spoke positively about the prospect of continuing at Rangers after the season ended. The 37-year-old stated that he was excited about preparing for a full campaign in charge and believed the lessons learned during his first seven months at Ibrox would help him and the team improve. His comments suggested he was focused on long-term progress with the Scottish giants.

Although Rangers had provided assurances regarding his future, reports indicate that club officials have continued evaluating various options since May as part of a broader review of football operations. Nevertheless, Röhl remained central to plans for the upcoming season and was expected to oversee a major rebuilding project.

That reconstruction process has already begun. Rangers have undertaken significant structural changes behind the scenes, assembling a new leadership group to help shape the club’s direction. Newly appointed chief executive Jim Gillespie, executive director Fraser Thornton, technical director Dan Purdy and consultant Stig Inge Bjørnebye have all been involved in planning the next phase of the club’s development.

Working alongside the coaching staff, the revamped leadership team has focused on strengthening the squad and ensuring Rangers can compete more effectively both domestically and in European competitions. Recruitment has been a key priority, with preparations for the summer transfer market beginning well before the season concluded.

The first major addition to the squad was the signing of Scotland international striker Lawrence Shankland. The experienced forward joined Rangers from Hearts on a two-year contract that includes the option of an additional 12 months. His arrival was viewed as an important statement of intent as Rangers seek to bolster their attacking options.

Shankland’s move was facilitated by a clause in his Hearts contract that enabled him to leave on a free transfer. The striker arrived at Ibrox after another productive season, during which he scored 20 goals across all competitions. Rangers believe his proven goalscoring ability and experience in Scottish football will make him a valuable asset as they aim to challenge for major honours.

The uncertainty surrounding Röhl’s future comes despite the extensive work already underway to prepare for the new campaign. If Salzburg decide to intensify their pursuit and meet Rangers’ financial demands, the Scottish club could face a difficult decision regarding one of the most highly regarded young coaches in European football.

Röhl’s reputation has been built through an impressive coaching journey that began within the Red Bull football network. He started his career at RB Leipzig, where he gradually worked his way through the coaching ranks and earned recognition for his tactical knowledge and attention to detail. His performances there led to a promotion as an assistant to Ralph Hasenhüttl.

When Hasenhüttl moved to Southampton in 2018, Röhl followed him to the Premier League. The experience of working in England’s top division provided him with valuable exposure and further enhanced his coaching credentials. During his time at Southampton, he became known as an innovative and highly respected member of the coaching staff.

A year later, he accepted another major opportunity when he joined Bayern Munich as assistant manager to Hansi Flick. It proved to be a hugely successful period. Working alongside Flick, Röhl helped Bayern dominate German football and secure the Bundesliga title. The role also allowed him to gain experience at the highest level of European football while working with some of the world’s best players.

After years serving as an assistant, Röhl finally stepped into management in October 2023 when he took charge of Sheffield Wednesday. The challenge was enormous. Wednesday had collected only two points from their opening 10 Championship matches and appeared destined for relegation. However, Röhl transformed the team’s fortunes and engineered a remarkable escape from the drop zone.

His achievements at Hillsborough earned widespread praise. Not only did he guide the club to safety, but he also established a foundation for future progress. In what proved to be his final season with Sheffield Wednesday, he led the club to a respectable 12th-place finish in the Championship, further strengthening his reputation as one of the brightest coaching talents in the game.

Those accomplishments ultimately convinced Rangers to appoint him in October last year. While his first season at Ibrox ended without silverware, he succeeded in restoring competitiveness to the team. Rangers finished third in the Premiership and were eliminated in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals and the League Cup semi-finals, but there was a sense that the club had moved in a more positive direction under his leadership.

Now, with Salzburg expressing serious interest and discussions ongoing, attention has turned to whether Röhl will remain in Glasgow or pursue a new challenge in Austria. Any transfer will depend on the two clubs reaching an agreement, with Rangers determined to protect their interests as they continue planning for the future.