Rangers set to sign American utility man Matt Polster | OneFootball

Rangers are close to tying up a deal to sign Matt Polster after the American impressed during a trip.

The 25-year-old, who was capped by the US in 2018, will join having stalled on a new contract with Chicago Fire, according to the Scottish Daily Mail.

It us understood Polster, who came up against manager Steven Gerrard during his MLS stint, will sign a long-term contract at Ibrox.

“We’re in talks with his agent,” said Gerrard. “We haven’t got it over the line just yet, but we’ve told his advisers that we’d like him to come.

“If we do it it would be a long-term deal. I know him well from the MLS. He’s a player who I can play in numerous positions.

“He’s a good professional, he’s in good shape and I think he’s got the potential to be a first-team player here at Rangers if the financials work. He’s one that could be an interesting one for the future.”

The move will be the Gers’ third signing of the month following the arrivals of Jermain Defoe and Steven Davis.