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Steven Gerrard reveals Rangers' 21-year-old new signing Nnamdi Ofoborh has a heart issue and will have to put his career on hold after a 'red flag' was raised during medical tests

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says new signing Nnamdi Ofoborh's career will be put on hold after scans revealed a heart issue.

The 21-year-old midfielder joined the club on a free transfer from Bournemouth this summer but a medical 'red flag' was raised during his medical.

After his side drew 2-2 with Arsenal in their friendly at Ibrox, Gerrard told RangersTV: 'I don't think you'll see him in the short term.

Steven Gerrard (pictured) revealed new Rangers signing Nnamdi Ofoborh has a heart issue
Ofoborh raised a 'red flag' during his medical with Rangers

'Unfortunately something has flagged up with his ECG, which is the heart test.