Liverpool winger, Sheyi Ojo, has insisted Steven Gerrard was the key reason he moved to Rangers on loan as Ibrox chiefs rejected reports their manager had held talks with Derby.
Reports on Tuesday claimed Derby had moved to lure the former Anfield captain back south.
But the Rangers boss was instead busy making his fourth summer signing in the shape of Reds youngster Ojo as the Scottish club issued a hands-off warning.
The Times claimed Gerrard, 39, had rejected an approach from the Rams regarding their managerial situation.
Frank Lampard – a former England team-mate of Gerrard – is still the man in charge at Pride Park but has been linked with a return to Chelsea to take over from Maurizio Sarri.
The Times report claimed Gerrard was contacted by Derby as the Sky Bet Championship outfit make contingency plans for Lampard’s possible return to Stamford Bridge.
But Rangers hit back angrily at the claims, insisting Gerrard is going nowhere.
