Gers close in on Senderos deal

Mark Warburton is hopeful of tying up a deal for Rangers to sign former Arsenal and Fulham defender Philippe Senderos before Friday’s game at Kilmarnock.

The Swiss international has been training with the Scottish Premiership leaders since the start of last week and is now in contract discussions.

It initially looked like he would miss out on a deal because the Ibrox club wanted to sign Joleon Lescott from Aston Villa.

Lescott pulled out of that transfer, however, and Senderos is now the leading contender to become the defensive signing manager Warburton seeks to complete his squad.

He said: “We’re still looking and he’s looking at us. That’s how it works, simple as that. He has come in and done very well physically.

“I’m very impressed. He’s a good character and his CV is very impressive, there’s no doubt about that.

“Hopefully we can come to a suitable conclusion very quickly. Conversations are going …

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