Jamie Redknapp predicts Rangers boss Gerrard will want Liverpool youngsters at Ibrox

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Rangers will be looking to bring a host of new faces to Ibrox this summer.

Pundit Jamie Redknapp has told the Daily Mail that he thinks new Rangers boss Steven Gerrard will want to bring some Liverpool youngsters to Ibrox this summer.

The Gers ended their season with an incredible 5-5 draw away at Hibernian on Sunday, finishing third in the Scottish Premiership whilst booking a spot in the qualifying rounds of next season’s Europa League.

It promises to be a huge summer for Rangers, as new manager Steven Gerrard gets down to work in his first managerial job, having been appointed earlier this month.

The 37-year-old is taking a huge risk by attempting to rejuvenate Rangers and close the gap to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, but many believe he will be backed with a raft of new signings to boost his cause.

Today, Rangers secured their first signing of the summer by landing Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield on a four-year contract, with the Canadian international penning a pre-contract agreement with the Gers.

Many more are expected to follow the 29-year-old to Ibrox, and pundit Jamie Redknapp – who played alongside Gerrard for Liverpool – has offered his view on Gerrard’s impending transfer business.

Redknapp has told the Daily Mail that he ‘can’t wait’ to see Gerrard take the reins at Ibrox, and feels his top priority will be to bring in a host of defenders to bolster his faltering back line.

Redknapp also predicted that Gerrard will be looking to make moves to sign young players from former club Liverpool, but urged him to bring in experienced Premier League players – such as Arfield – as well.

“I can’t wait to see Steven Gerrard in the dugout at Rangers but he is in for a busy summer,” said Redknapp. “I’m sure his first priority will be to sort out a defence which let in five goals in Sunday’s 10- goal thriller against Hibs. He’ll have some Liverpool youngsters on his radar but will need a couple of experienced Premier League players, too,” he added.