GARETH McAuley is set to sign for West Brom in the next few days.

GARETH McAuley is set to sign for West Brom in the next few days.

McAuley turned down the offer of a new contract at Ipswich Town a few weeks ago, enabling him to leave Portman Road on a free transfer.

The Northern Ireland international had been attracting the interest of Scottish Premier Division champions Rangers, but the 31-year-old is reported to have opted for West Brom instead.

It is believed that McAuley, a free agent, is close to signing a two-year contract with the Baggies, having originally signed for Town from Leicester in a �1.5m deal three years ago.

Centre-half McAuley made 127 senior appearances for Town.