Stafford Rangers’ Josh Gordon on the verge of Leicester City move
Stafford Rangers hotshot Josh Gordon is expected to complete a sensational move to reigning Premier League champions Leicester City in the coming days.
The 23-year-old recently had a week’s trial spell at the Foxes, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jamie Vardy, and has featured in matches for their under-23s.
The striker netted 11 times for Boro after arriving Nantwich Town earlier this season, but has not been in the Rangers squad for the last three Evo-Stik Premier fixtures.
Boss Neil Kitching said: “It is all going through as we speak.
“Agents are going through all of the relevant paperwork and I would expect the move to go through in the next 24 to 48 hours or so.”
If the move does happen, Gordon would join a good list of players to make the jump from non-league to the upper echelons of the Football League in recent months.
Cohen Bramall left Hednesford Town to join Arsenal, Brocton’s Harry Flowers signed for Burnley and Stourbridge’s Dan Scarr is now at Birmingham City.
Also, Rushall Olympic striker Alex Reid was snapped up by League One high-fliers Fleetwood Town.
While Gordon may be on the way out, Rangers have brought in a few new faces over recent weeks including Tyler Lyttle – the son of former Albion man Des.
“We have got Tyler, Jake Heath and Callum McFarlane that have all come in recently. There is an emphasis on youth, lads desperate to impress and possibly get back into the pro game,” added Kitching.
