Dujon Sterling has Rangers 'agreement in principle' as the 'key' factor behind imminent Ibrox transfer revealed

Dujon Sterling is believed to have reached an agreement 'in principle' with Rangers to move to the club this summer.

It was reported in England on Thursday afternoon that Chelsea had given the right-back their 'green light' to the move after time out on loan at English Championship side Stoke City this season. Now The Athletic report that he has reached an initial agreement with Michael Beale's side and will make the move north on a free transfer this summer.

Sterling 'had a number of offers' on his plate but it is claimed that boss Beale has been the 'key' factor behind him opting that Scotland's Premiership is for him. Rangers are currently in the process of readying a big overhaul of the playing squad, with a host of players with second tier experience in England linked in recent weeks. Sterling moved through the academy ranks at Stamford Bridge and has been on loan at Coventry City, Blackpool and Stoke.

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Chelsea had an option to extend his contract but they have decided not to take it. He will sign a 'long-term' deal when it's time to sign on the dotted line.

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