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title: "Exclusive: Graham Roberts tips Steven Gerrard to bolster Rangers squad"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Danny Rust"
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published: "2021-07-14T06:10:34Z"
modified: "2021-07-14T06:10:34Z"
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# Exclusive: Graham Roberts tips Steven Gerrard to bolster Rangers squad

**Graham Roberts has backed boss Steven Gerrard to bolster his Rangers side as they seek back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles.**

Rangers [stopped arch-rivals Celtic](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11781/12237845/rangers-confirmed-as-scottish-premiership-champions-after-celtic-draw-with-dundee-united) from being crowned champions for a 10th consecutive season by finishing top of the pile last term.

Rather than resting on his laurels, former Liverpool captain Gerrard has [made it his mission](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56306235) to ensure his side dominates the Scottish top flight for a second campaign in succession.

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Gerrard has been linked with [making a move](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/danilho-doekhi-key-rangers-transfer-24521957) for 23-year-old Vitesse Arnhem defender Danilho Doekhi, while Dutch midfielder Joey Veerman has [criticised](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rangers-transfer-round-up-joey-24518206) his current club, Heerenveen, for potentially pricing Rangers out of lodging a bid for his services.

Although Gerrard is keen to strengthen his squad, Rangers’ title win has resulted in clubs taking an interest in their stars.

The Gers have [reportedly rejected](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/alfredo-morelos-transfer-news-cagliari-21023212) a bid from Cagliari for Alfredo Morelos and Finland international Glen Kamara is being [tracked](https://sportslens.com/everton-and-west-ham-want-rangers-midfielder-glen-kamara/368509/) by West Ham United and Everton.

Roberts, who had a two-year spell at Ibrox during his playing days, insists Rangers are in a strong position ahead of the new season getting underway.

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He exclusively told The Transfer Tavern: *“Rangers proved last year they were the best team and it’s up to everybody to catch up now.*

*“I’m sure Steven will have a few names on the list to bring in and hopefully he does.”*