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Former Scotland international Jackie McNamara thinks Alfredo Morelos won’t be at Rangers next season, as reported by Football Insider.
What’s he said?
Morelos has had an excellent season at Ibrox, netting 30 goals in all competitions for Steven Gerrard’s side.
It’s the kind of attacking output that makes him an attractive transfer proposition for teams all over Europe and many expect that interest to firm up when the summer window opens for business.
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McNamara is one of those who thinks he may leave, believing that the player’s desire to play elsewhere, along with his record in big matches, will tempt Rangers into cashing in.
As quoted by Football Insider, he said:
“From what I hear and read, he’s off. Morelos has made it clear with what he’s said publicly that’s what he wants.
“I think Rangers will have a valuation and if that’s met he will go, maybe £10million, a bit more perhaps.
“Don’t think he’s [Gerrard] lost patience, I think he’ll look at it about reliability in certain games. He’s not scored in any Old Firm games, where he’s judged, he’s been sent off a number of times.
“If they get the right money for him, you imagine they take that money and try to invest it in other positions they’ll need to try and get closer to Celtic.”
Keep or sell?
Before Rangers consider selling Morelos they need to have an elite replacement ready to come into Ibrox.
His goal contribution needs to be replaced and although Jermain Defoe has shown his class since arriving in January, another top striker will be needed to net on a regular basis.
Still, Morelos’ sale should definitely be considered.
Unless he goes on to have a stellar season in Europe next season, he is arguably at his peak transfer value as it stands right now. It’s important Rangers take that into account and cash in on that market value when it’s available.
That allows them to invest in a new wave of talented young players that again can be sold at peak value. It’s that kind of cycle that will allow the Gers to truly progress in the long-term.
In the short-term it would of course allow Gerrard to strengthen in other positions too.
Morelos will be a big miss for Rangers supporters, but letting him go may be the best thing for the club.