Wilson set for Liverpool switch

(GSM) – SPL giants Rangers have confirmed that they have agreed a deal for the transfer of defender Danny Wilson to Liverpool.

A statement on the club’s official confirmed, “Rangers can confirm that a deal in principle has been agreed with Liverpool to take defender Danny Wilson to Merseyside.”

The 18-year-old defender, who rose through the youth ranks at Ibrox, was due to fly to Australia this evening Light Blues’ pre-season tour.

But after turning down a contract extension to stay at Ibrox, Rangers have made a move to sell the teenager with 12 months left on his current contract.

Ibrox chief executive Martin Bain insists the deal will net the Glasgow club £2million, rising to £5million with on add-ons linked to games played.

He said: “We have agreed a deal in principle with Liverpool for the transfer of Danny Wilson.

“Liverpool’s offer will see the club receive £2million up front with add-ons linked to games played taking the total value of the deal to £5million.

“Danny was entering the final year of his contract with the club and had indicated that he felt it was in his interests to move on.

“Given that and the value of the offer from Liverpool it was deemed appropriate to accept that offer given the player wanted to go.

“We are aware that with Kevin Thomson and Danny leaving the club in the last week that there is a need to add to the first team squad.