Gerrard responds when asked if Woodburn and Barker are Rangers-bound

Follow us on Google Discover

Rangers are still looking to bring more new signings to Ibrox this summer.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has told The Scottish Sun that moves for Brandon Barker and Ben Woodburn are ‘speculation’ as he continues his recruitment drive.

The Gers were always going to enjoy a busy summer once they confirmed Gerrard as their new manager, and there have been plenty of incomings at Ibrox so far this summer.

Allan McGregor, Jon Flanagan, Nikola Katic, Connor Goldson, Scott Arfield and Ovie Ejaria have all joined the club, whilst Jamie Murphy has made his loan move from Brighton and Hove Albion permanent.

Rangers continue to pursue new signings though, and landing more attacking talent has to be a priority for Gerrard having so far focused on his back line and the centre of midfield.

Rangers have been linked with a whole host of wingers, and two recent links have been with Manchester City’s Brandon Barker and Liverpool’s Ben Woodburn as the Gers consider their options.

The Scottish Sun have reported that Gerrard wants a season-long loan deal for City youngster Barker, who is familiar with Gers director of football Mark Allen having worked together with the Premier League champions, whilst the winger also has experience in Scotland having featured for Hibernian last season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool talent Woodburn is a top target according to the Scottish Mail on Sunday, with the Gers seemingly looking to land a young wide man to boost Gerrard’s options in the final third.

However, Gerrard has told The Scottish Sun that links with the duo – as well as links to Ryan Kent, Harry Wilson, Jordan Jones and Dominic Solanke – are all speculation as he would struggle to fit them all into a team, but did acknowledge that attacking signings are needed.

“Brandon Barker is speculation,” said Gerrard. “There’s not enough room for all the wingers we’ve been linked with — Ryan Kent, Harry Wilson, Barker and Jordan Jones. I don’t know how I’d fit them all in. I’m a fan of all the names, but it’s speculation. Dominic Solanke? Ben Woodburn? Also speculation. But we need more forward options,” he added.