Gold Coast will put Jamarra Ugle-Hagan through a medical examination in a step towards recruiting the troubled star, while standing firm on rejecting Bailey Humphrey's desire for a trade.
Ugle-Hagan did not play a game with the Western Bulldogs this year because of personal issues and is seeking a fresh start to reignite his stalled career.
"We were looking at someone who was committed to getting himself back to playing football," Suns list boss Craig Cameron told Trade Radio.
"He met with our leadership group. He will do a medical with us today, and we need to get the AFL to clear it as well, but we are progressing that."
"The number one thing is do we think a fit and healthy Jamarra can help us as a footy club?"
Gold Coast GM of talent and player strategy Craig Cameron on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
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Gold Coast believe they can provide 2020 No.1 draft pick Ugle-Hagan with a strong environment to get back to his best on and off the field.
"I think the fact we are not in Victoria and not in the football bubble, I think that helps us," Cameron said.
"It might help in rebuilding his football career being outside of the Victorian football bubble."
Gold Coast defender Connor Budarick looks set to join the Bulldogs but it is unclear whether he will be part of a Ugle-Hagan trade.
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