Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has revealed Manchester City winger Brandon Barker is "in the building" ahead of his proposed loan move to Ibrox.
The 22-year-old spent the 2016-17 campaign on loan with Hibs and is nearing his switch to Scotland.
Speaking ahead of his side's clash with Hibs this weekend, the Gers boss said his ninth summer signing was to be completed soon, as Barker puts the finishing touches on his move.
And Gerrard hopes the former NAC Breda and Preston North End loanee will give his side further attacking potency in the final third of the pitch.
Not that the Premiership lacked any in their thumping 4-2 win over Midtjylland on Thursday in their Europa League qualifier.
The deal for Ryan Kent is dead in the water but the Rangers boss is excited about what Barker brings to the table.
Gerrard said: "He's (Barker) currently doing a medical. He did the first part yesterday and is doing the second part today.
"He's in the building. It is close but there is paper work to be done and more thorough checks to be done.
"He's the type of player we've been looking for. Last year at times I didn't feel we had enough in the final third in certain areas.
The idea this year was to build a squad with exciting players who can open the door in different ways.
"Jordan Jones and Brandon Barker open the door in one-v-one situations then provide crosses or cut in to score goals. Sheyi Ojo does the same with raw pace and power, Greg Stewart does it in a clever way while Scott Arfield does it by his running.
"I wanted to have everything in our repertoire so that we have enough answers in the final third."
The former Liverpool and England star also revealed it was Glenn Middleton's decision to join Hibs on loan over NAC Breda.
Rangers had agreed a season-long loan with the Dutch outfit, but he is now on his way to Easter Road after a late change of heart.
He added: "Glenn has decided he wants to go to Hibs on loan so that will happen after the weekend.
"He will go get some experience and play some regular football. He was really close to going to Holland. Super close.
"But last minute Hibs have shown some interest that he has looked into himself and decided he wants to go pursue that. It was his decision."
