Steven Gerrard issues response to Premier League rumours

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Steven Gerrard has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Newcastle United to replace his former Reds boss Rafa Benitez, who departed for China earlier this month, calling the rumours ‘fake news’.

After a solid start to management at Rangers last season, Gerrard has already been linked with a couple of jobs in England, which is no surprise.

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Derby County, who appointed Phillip Cocu this week, were reportedly interested in him when Frank Lampard left for Chelsea. Now Newcastle were thought to have shortlisted him as a candidate.

Gerrard, though, will be staying in Scotland for another season at least. Asked about whether a potential move to St James’ Park could happen, he was definitive.

Via the Daily Record, he said: “Fake news. Not that I’m aware of.”

If he does continue doing a good job up in Scotland – and we’re sure he will – then there is no reason to think that other jobs in the Premier League, with less problematic owners, will come up.

Long-term, of course, Gerrard’s aim will be to come back to Anfield and win the Premier League title – but he might have to go to another English team first, depending on the timing of his move.

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