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Steven Gerrard reveals Rangers double swoop that Brendan Rodgers stood in way of

Steven Gerrard has revealed how he fancied bringing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes to Rangers after watching the pair rip it up in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

By Graeme Young · Glasgow Times

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:34 PM

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Steven Gerrard revealed Brendan Rodgers likely blocked Rangers loan deals for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes.
Gerrard sought to sign the duo on loan after they impressed in a friendly against Leicester City Under-21s.
Gerrard instructed former Rangers director of football Mark Allen to pursue the dual loan moves.

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Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard revealed he attempted to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes on loan from Leicester City. Gerrard was impressed by the duo during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leicester's Under-21 side and immediately asked director of football Mark Allen to pursue temporary deals.

Speaking on The Overlap Daily, Gerrard suggested that Brendan Rodgers being Leicester's manager at the time likely blocked the moves due to their history. The proposed loan deals never materialized, and Barnes later moved to Newcastle United while Dewsbury-Hall joined Everton.

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