Steven Gerrard names two Rangers signing targets MISSED ‘due to Brendan Rodgers’

STEVEN GERRARD has revealed he missed out on TWO Rangers targets due to the role of ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers. The former Ibrox gaffer, who lifted the Premiership crown during his time at the club, had his fair share of…

By Alan Galindo · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:18 PM

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Steven Gerrard revealed he failed to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes on loan because of Brendan Rodgers.
Gerrard scouted the Leicester City pair during a friendly against their Under-23 side at Ibrox.
Gerrard asked then-sporting director Mark Allen to secure loan deals for both players immediately after the match.

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Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard revealed he missed out on signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes on loan due to former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers managing Leicester City at the time. Gerrard identified both players while watching a match between Rangers and Leicester City's Under-23 side at Ibrox during an international break.

Gerrard instructed then-sporting director Mark Allen to pursue loan deals for the duo, but the moves failed to materialize. Dewsbury-Hall later played for Chelsea and Everton, while Barnes eventually transferred from Leicester City to Newcastle United.

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Steven Gerrard names two Rangers signing targets MISSED ‘due to Brendan Rodgers’

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