The former Reds captain left his role as under-18s coach on Merseyside to take up his first senior management role at Ibrox after replacing interim manager Graeme Murty.

And Gerrard is thought to be planning a pair of swoops on his boyhood club as he looks to build his Rangers team to challenge at the top end of next year’s Scottish Premier League, says the Daily Record.

Midfielder Ejaria is said to be on his list and Scottish outlet the Record report that discussions have already taken place meaning a move could be complete within 48 hours.

The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Championship strugglers Sunderland where he made 11 appearances and with first-team opportunities no more likely next term, Jurgen Klopp should approve of another temporary spell.