Rangers boss Gerrard opens up about that Morelos interview

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Rangers manager has responded to the recent interview that Alfredo Morelos gave to a Colombian radio station about his future.

The 28-goal striker has spoken about potentially leaving the club this summer.

He said: “There are many teams interested in me and a lot of them have watched me play.

“Most likely my transfer will be this summer.”

Morelos is hot property following his goalscoring exploits this season, with Ligue 1 outfit Nice having tried to sign him in January.

Rangers stood firm amid an £8 million offer (Calciomercato), but there’s a good chance the Light Blues will have a fight on their hands to keep the player this summer.

Position unchanged for Gerrard

Gerrard told Sky Sports (quoted by The Daily Record): “I’ve been clear on my thoughts about Alfredo. We want him to stay here for as long as possible.

“But I understand how people work and the reality is we haven’t had any offers at the moment. He’s a Rangers player and we look forward to Aberdeen.”

Of course Gerrard won’t want to lose Morelos, but he and the board must consider what makes the most business sense in the summer.

Morelos has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League and if a big offer comes in then surely Gerrard will not deny the striker his dream.

For now though, the manager is clearly unwilling to entertain the idea of his departure.