Rangers have been linked with Hearts' Aaron Hickey and Everton youngster Lewis Gibson - but manager Steven Gerrard has denied interest in the pair.

New Sporting Director at Ibrox, Ross Wilson, was reportedly keen to bring Hickey to Gers as part of his first bit of business.

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The Light Blues were also touted with a move for Gibson, 19, but, again, Gerrard rejected the interest and claimed it was simply speculation.

He said: "Lewis Gibson isn’t on the radar, it’s just speculation.

"The kid at Hearts, Hickey, is the same.

"Craig Levein has had to answer that question but he shouldn’t because there’s nothing in it."