Steven Gerrard names Premier League stars Rangers would’ve signed if not for Brendan Rodgers

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard revealed he attempted to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes on loan from Leicester City during his time at Ibrox. Speaking on The Overlap Daily, Gerrard explained that he identified both players after they impressed during an in-season friendly against Rangers. However, he suggested that former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, who managed Leicester at the time, was the reason the loan deals never materialized.

Gerrard directed former director of football Mark Allen to pursue loan agreements for both players immediately following the match. In the interview, Gerrard also expressed regret over leaving Rangers for Aston Villa in 2021, admitting he underestimated the step up to the Premier League and wished in hindsight that he had stayed longer in Glasgow.