James Sands is set to arrive in Glasgow to complete his move to Rangers in the coming days.
The 21-year-old New York City FC star is understood to be on the brink of completing a switch to the Premiership champions on an 18-month loan deal.
The Ibrox side will also have an option to make the switch permanent.
The American international is expected to jet into Glasgow in the next 48 hours to finalise his transfer from the MLS.
Sands has been a key man under Ronny Deila and has turned heads with his versatile displays that has helped him become a regular at international level.
He impressed as City lifted their first MLS Cup under the former Celtic manager.
It comes with Nathan Patterson joining Everton in a money-spinning £11.5million move that will rise with add ons.
Versatile Sands is able to operate at right-back and centre-back as well as in midfield.
Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst will be looking to add depth to his defence following the departure of the Scotland cap.
