Brendan Rodgers vetoes two Rangers transfers as ex Celtic boss dusts off his Parkhead playbook before return

The Irishman is currently challenging for the title in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Qadsiah…

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 5:41 PM

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Steven Gerrard claimed Brendan Rodgers likely blocked Rangers loan deals for Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Gerrard had instructed sporting director Mark Allen to pursue loan moves after playing Leicester's under-23 team.
Rodgers is currently managing Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah.

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Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard revealed he attempted to sign Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan from Leicester City. Gerrard speculated that Brendan Rodgers, who was managing Leicester at the time, likely blocked the loan moves due to his past Celtic ties.

Meanwhile, Rodgers is currently managing Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, competing against Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr. He is also scheduled to return to Glasgow in June to appear on the podcast A Celtic State Of Mind.

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