Liverpool have agreed to give Steven Gerrard and Rangers priority over any other club who want to take their youngsters on loan north of the border, according to reports.

The Reds look set to provide their former under-18s manager with first refusal on any academy starlets who they are looking to send on a temporary switch to the SPL.

Gerrard managed Liverpool’s under-18s in the 2017/18 season

According to the Liverpool Echo, Jurgen Klopp is happy to allow his youth team players to join up with the former Anfield talisman in Glasgow.

Rangers have already taken midfielder Ovie Ejaria on a season-long loan ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.

Steven Gerrard’s side have also signed Jon Flanagan on a free transfer, while Ben Woodburn and Dominic Solanke have been linked with potential loan moves.

Ex-Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has failed to secure the loan signing of Harry Wilson for Celtic this summer.

Gerrard took charge of his first game as Rangers manager on Friday – a friendly against Bury.

The Gers ran out 6-0 winners against the League Two side in front of a packed crowd at Ibrox.

A Scott Arfield brace as well as goals from Jamie Murphy, Nikola Katic, Alfredo Morelosm and Zak Rudden ensured the Glasgow club will go into their first competitive game of the 2018/19 season – a Europa League tie against Macedonian Shkupi on Thursday – in good nick.