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Steven Gerrard’s Two Rangers Signings That Brendan Rodgers Blocked

Steven Gerrard reckons Brendan Rodgers had something to do with Rangers failing to land Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan. Rodgers had already left Celtic for Leicester in February 2019, a departure that went down badly with plenty of…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:29 PM
Steven Gerrard’s Two Rangers Signings That Brendan Rodgers Blocked
Key Things to Know
  • Steven Gerrard revealed Brendan Rodgers likely blocked loan moves to Rangers for Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
  • Gerrard tried to arrange loan deals after watching the duo feature in a friendly against Rangers at Ibrox.
  • Then-sporting director Mark Allen was instructed by Gerrard to pursue loan signings for both Leicester City youngsters.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard revealed on The Overlap Daily that Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers likely blocked his attempts to sign Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan. Gerrard explained that he spotted the duo while playing against Leicester's Under-23 side during an international break friendly at Ibrox.

Following the match, Gerrard instructed then-Rangers sporting director Mark Allen to pursue loan deals for both players immediately. However, Gerrard noted that Rodgers being in charge of Leicester was probably the reason the proposed loan moves failed to materialize.

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