Morelos open to transfer deal

Published 28th Jul 2020
Last updated 28th Jul 2020

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos says he would welcome a move to a more competitive league but he is focused on their Scottish Premiership opener at Aberdeen on Saturday.

Morelos has been the subject of interest from Lille but Ibrox sources insisted on Sunday that there were no active talks between the clubs.

The Colombian striker has now appeared on television in his homeland to discuss his future and admits he is open to a summer move.

Quoted on the Win Sports website, the 24-year-old said: "There is a lot of speculation in the press about my transfer to another team. We are waiting, playing the games well and if the opportunity comes, it is welcome.

"There are several options, we are focused on what is being done, preparing well for the league here. There are clubs that have spoken, but formally there is no agreement.

"The decision is mine and I hope it will be good to go to a more competitive league if I decide.

"For now I am focused, doing things well and waiting for everything to happen from the hand of God.

"If they make me choose between the European leagues, I like them all, it's time to make a decision. Now I am waiting because there is nothing concrete, it will be known when it is fixed.''

Morelos, who has scored 78 goals in three years with Rangers, has three years left on his contract but a move appears likely with Gers boss Steven Gerrard looking for money to strengthen his squad.