Glasgow Rangers have now been dealt a blow in their hopes of signing Josh Stones.

The Lowdown: Hat-trick hero

Stones, who plays his trade at National League North side Guiseley, scored a hat-trick for England's U18 Schoolboys on Friday, and captained them as they beat Scotland U18 Schoolboys 4-0 in the Centenary Shield.

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The young talent has attracted plenty of interest from a number of high-profile teams in England, as well as the Ibrox faithful.

The Latest: Deal agreed

As per Football Insider, Stones has now 'agreed' to join English League One side Wigan Athletic ahead of their division rivals Sunderland, as well as the Teddy Bears who were also in the race.

A recruitment source has revealed that he has accepted a three-year contract offer from the Latics, but the deal cannot officially go through until July 1st.

The Verdict: Big blow

It certainly looks as if the Light Blues have missed out on Stones' signature, which will come as a big blow.

The 18-year-old has been scoring goals for fun at club level this season, and recently showed his credentials against a Premier League club's Academy, putting in an ‘excellent‘ performance against Crystal Palace in February after finding the back of a net in a 1-1 draw.

Nonetheless, Stones could have learned from the likes of Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe if he joined the Gers, but now a move to Wigan looks all but done.

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