Rangers boss Steven Gerrard won't hold onto Ovie Ejaria against his will.

The on-loan Liverpool midfielder could seek a return to Anfield in January.

Asked what was behind the issue, Gerrard said: "That's what I'm going to try and find out during the conversations.

"At times, he has looked fantastic but I think his form has dipped slightly in the last couple of days, so I need to find out.

"Ovie is a very quiet kid, he doesn't give you much. I might have to dig deep to try and find out what's going on.

"He's a young kid, he's living away from his family. There might be other stuff going on in his life that I'm not aware of yet.

"The reality is he's a Liverpool player and Liverpool have almost got to take charge of this.

"Yes, we've got a loan situation with Ovie but we wouldn't keep a kid who was unhappy. I wouldn't stand in any kid's way whether he was signed with us or on loan.

"I want players here who are committed and want to help and want to play here."