Kean Bryan yet to make impact since Rangers pulled plug on his Ibrox deal

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Rangers had teed up a deal to sign Kean Bryan this summer.

Rangers enjoyed a productive summer transfer window, bringing in 15 new signings whilst allowing 25 to leave, completely revamping Steven Gerrard’s squad.

There were of course some players who were targeted by Rangers that didn’t make the move to Ibrox. Millwall defender Jake Cooper was a top target but Rangers couldn’t secure a deal, whilst Harry Wilson and Dominic Solanke were linked with moves from Liverpool to Ibrox.

Another name mentioned was then-Manchester City talent Kean Bryan, but The Scottish Sun reported that Rangers pulled the plug on a deal for Bryan over his medical.

Gerrard later confirmed that Rangers couldn’t secure a deal for Bryan, and he ended up signing for Sheffield United instead. Many Rangers fans will be wondering just how Bryan has been faring at Bramall Lane…but the answer isn’t so great for the player.

Bryan, 21, was seen as a player who could offer depth in central defence and central midfield, especially having seen him impress during a loan spell with Oldham Athletic last season.

Bryan arrived at Sheffield United lacking fitness, and then picked up an illness which means he has yet to even make a first-team appearance for the Blades as a result.

The youngster featured for the first time in a Sheffield United shirt earlier this month in an Under-23 game against Hull City, and whilst he has huge potential, Rangers may not be ruing missing out on Bryan right now.

The player Rangers ended up signing instead, Joe Worrall, has impressed for Gerrard, and if the Gers and end up signing him permanently next summer, then Rangers will feel that everything worked out for the best.