10 signings Steven Gerrard could make to kick-start Rangers’ revolution

It was announced on Friday that Steven Gerrard will become Rangers boss on a four-year-deal in the summer, after Graeme Murty was relived from his duties with the club.

Gerrard, who captained Liverpool and England, will step down from his role as Under-18 coach at his boyhood club to take the reigns and put Scottish football back on the map.

"I have enormous respect for this football club, and its history and tradition. I can't wait to start this new journey at Rangers as we look to build on the many successes that this club has achieved”, he told BBC Sport.

Gers’ chairman Dave King has reassured the 37-year-old will have enough funds to build a side capable of competing and challenging former Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers.

Burnley’s Scott Arfield has signed a pre-contract and will join the Ibrox club in the summer, and goalkeeper Allan McGregor is also set for a second spell at the club. Bayern Munich’s Thomas Isherwood could also make the move, and is currently on a week-long trial.

Here are 10 players Gerrard could look to sign.

#10 Joe Allen (Stoke)

Enter — Joe Allen could head to Ibrox to work under Steven Gerrard following Stoke's relegation

The 28-year-old may relish the opportunity to work under the stewardship of Gerrard, the man he spent four seasons with at Liverpool, before making the move to Stoke in 2016. Allen would add steel in the midfield and will be available for around £20 million, despite the Potters' relegation to the Championship, with Wolves interested in his services.

#9 Danny Ings (Liverpool)

Ent — Danny Ings' career has stalled through injury since moving to Anfield in 2015 from Burnley

It would be perfect for both Liverpool and Rangers should Ings decide to link up with Gerrard north of the border. His career with the Reds hasn't lived up to expectations through injury. With Liverpool's 'fab three' making the headlines and Dominic Solanke also in the fold, Ings could flourish at Ibrox and add firepower up front.

#8 John McGinn (Hibernian)

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McGinn has previously been seen as the heir to Scott Brown, and scored against Rangers back in February. The 23-year-old was originally priced out of a move, but now that Gerrard has reassurances over transfers, a move could be back on the cards. He would be an instant hit amongst the fans and would the quality which is currently lacking.

#7 Ben Brereton (Nottingham Forest)

Enter captionBe — Youngster Ben Brereton could thrive under the guidance of Steven Gerrard

At 19, there is plenty of room for improvement and what more than to develop his game the tenure of Steven Gerrard. Brereton could spearhead the attack at Ibrox and would be the perfect replacement Joe Dodoo who looks set to depart the club in the summer. Previously linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool, he would be available for around £10 million.

#6 Sheyi Ojo (Fulham on-loan from Liverpool)

Enter ca — Sheyi Ojo could act as Rangers' 'Moussa Dembele' should he decide to move to Rangers

Ojo has had a dull loan spell at Fulham and he needs somebody like Gerrard to give him fresh hope of helping to get his career up and running again. Liverpool may be open to offers in the summer and what better place for the still only 20-year-old to shine. Ojo needs an arm around him, and Gerrard would certainly give him that.

#5 Ryan Kent (Bristol City on-loan from Liverpool)

Ente — Ryan Kent will look for a fresh start having found himself sent on-loan a few times

Kent has plenty of promise and is likely to leave Liverpool in the summer in search of a new club. Having spent on-loan at SC Freiburg and now Bristol City, a move to Rangers would be a step up and again help him to prove his talents in Glasgow. The chance to develop under the Liverpool legend would also prove a positive factor should he move to Ibrox.

#4 Andre Wisdom (Derby County)

Wisdom, 24, spent nine years at Anfield before moving the Rams last year and could be open to a move should Derby fail to secure promotion to the Premier League. He would most likely replace Fabio Cardoso at the back, a player who was brought in by former manager Pedro Caixinha. But could he go head-to-head against Rodgers, the man who brought him onto the scene at Liverpool?

#3 Jon Flanagan (Bolton on-loan from Liverpool)

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Flanagan, is currently plying his trade in the Championship with Bolton and would be a rock in the back four and add the necessary quality required. Once dubbed 'the Scouse Cafu', he would continue to develop his game and battle it out with James Tavernier for the right-back birth. He would be available for around £4 million.

#2 Danny Ward (Liverpool)

Ent — Danny Ward is currently third-choice shot-stopper at Anfield and would provide safe hands in the Gers goal

The 24-year-old is behind Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet in the pecking order and would compete with Wes Foderingham for a place in the starting Xl. Current Rangers goalkeeper Jack Alnwick has been unconvincing and therefore Ward could replace him. He was a hit at Huddersfield on-loan and could make the move permanently to Glasgow this summer.

#1 Martin Skrtel (Fenerbahce)

Enter capt — Martin Skrtel could swap Istanbul for Glasgow and would provide experience in the Rangers backline

Skrtel, 33, made over 240 appearances and therefore is vastly experienced something Rangers are lacking at the back. His organisation, ability in the air and the fact he is aggressive will all benefit the Scottish giants. A close friend of Gerrard, he is already being lined up as his first signing.