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Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo has insisted Steven Gerrard was the key reason he moved to Rangers on loan Ibrox chiefs rejected reports their manager had held talks with Derby.
Reports on Tuesday claimed Derby had moved to the Anfield captain back south.
But the Rangers boss was rather busy making his fourth appearance in the shape of Reds Youngster Ojo has the Scottish club issued a hands-off warning.
The Times claimed Gerrard, 39, had an approach to the Rams regarding their managerial situation.
Frank Lampard – to form England team-mate of Gerrard – is still in charge at Pride Park Maurizio Sarri.
The Times report asked 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.
A spokesman told Sport Press Association: "Let's get one or two things clear.
"Our manager has not been approached and he remains one hundred percent committed to the job he has here."
Gerrard, whose side will host Derby at Ibrox in a pre-season friendly on July 28, signed a four-year deal when he made his move to Glasgow last year Rangers to the Europa League group stages and a second-place finish in his first season in charge.
Rangers to land Ojo on a year-long loan.
The 21-year-old winger has been sent to Wigan, Wolves and Fulham but endured a frustrating stint in France with Reims last term.
PFA Scotland young player of the year Ryan Kent managed to live in Glasgow last season.
He said: "The last two years have not really had a chance to play football.
"When I heard Rangers were involved, I spoke to my portrayal, the Steven Gerrard gaffer and Liverpool as well.
"When I'm playing consistently and injury-free then everything goes well. I just have not had that consistency.
"With Rangers this season I'm always playing – freely and enjoying my football."
Ojo becomes Rangers' fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Jordan Jones, Jake Hastie and Greg Stewart, while midfielder midfielder Joe Aribo is set to follow soon.
Kent could also return on loan while at £ 600,000 bid for defender George Edmundson is still being assessed by Oldham.
Gerrard will step up preparations for his team's Europa League qualifier against either Kosovans FC Prishtina or St Joseph's of Gibraltar when they fly out to Portugal this weekend.
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