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Derby County forward Johnny Russell is closing in on a move to Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City, according to reports.

Rams boss Gary Rowett revealed on Monday morning that Russell was set to leave Pride Park after expressing a desire to play in the MLS .

And now it is being reported by The Sun that he has agreed terms with the Missouri-based club.

Russell is in the final year of his contract at Derby and has turned down the offer of a new deal.

Sporting KC will pay a nominal fee of around £250,000 for the 27-year-old, according to The Sun.

The Derby Telegraph understands that the Rams have negotiated a sell-on clause, so that they will receive a percentage of the transfer fee from the Scotland international's next move.

Russell is one of Derby's longest-serving players, having made 203 appearances since his £750,000 move from Dundee United in the summer of 2013. He has scored 34 goals in that time.

He has made 25 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring five goals, and has started the Rams' previous five matches.

Sporting KC kick off their new MLS season on March 4, at home to New York City.

They play their home games at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City.