Steven Gerrard set to turn down MK Dons job offer after meeting League One side for talks
Former Reds captain set to reject League One side for Anfield coaching return
STEVEN GERRARD is set to turn down the offer of becoming MK Dons boss.
Liverpool legend Gerro, 36, met the League One club for talks over the last few days and he did give the job serious consideration.
But sources close to Gerrard insist he is unlikely to make that his first managerial role as the timing is not right.
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The Kop idol left LA Galaxy after an 18-month stint in the MLS and he plans to take some time before deciding on his next move
He knows there is a position waiting for him at Anfield when the time is right.
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That will almost certainly be combining coaching the academy youngsters with an ambassadorial role.
But the Reds’ hectic schedule means that is not likely to be discussed in detail until after Christmas.
Gerrard will also be in huge demand as a pundit.
Despite that interest from TV companies, he is said to prefer a job more directly involved in the game.