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Brandon Barker reveals that Raheem Sterling urged him to join Rangers

Rangers snapped up English winger Brandon Barker last week, handing the young forward a three-year deal after he left Manchester City.

The 22-year-old could make his debut against East Fife in the Scottish League Cup today, but could have opted to remain in England as a number of Championship sides were interested in his signature.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard convinced Barker to link up with him at Ibrox, and he has revealed that City star winger Raheem Sterling also persuaded him to join the Scottish Premiership side.

“Raheem told me to go for it, definitely.