Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Rangers are close to completing the signing of Albania winger Eros Grezda from Osijek.

A long-term injury to Jamie Murphy has resulted in the Gers manager needing to re-enter the transfer market for a wideman.

Grezda's signing will come too late for a spot against FC Ufa in Thursday's Europa League playoff second leg, but Gerrard is excited about the 23-year-old's impending arrival.

"Grezda is currently having a medical and I don't want to say too much until it's over the line," the Liverpool legend told Sky Sports News on Wednesday. "But he is an excellent player and the fans will love him because he can contribute in the final third.

"He's really quick, very direct and he comes in with international experience. According to [Gers players] Borna Barisic and Nikola Katic he was by a mile Osijek's best player last season.

"He is a very dangerous player and - while you never want to see anyone injured - we are thankful he wasn't available to play against us in the earlier round. All going well, hopefully he'll be a big player for us moving forward."

Grezda, who has six caps for Albania, has contributed five goals in 26 appearances during his year with Osijek.