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title: "Rangers: Porto’s bid for Alfredo Morelos rejected"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Rangers News"
published: "2021-07-07T15:31:30Z"
modified: "2021-07-07T15:31:30Z"
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# Rangers: Porto’s bid for Alfredo Morelos rejected

**Rangers have now rejected a bid from Porto for the services of star striker Alfredo Morelos.**

### The Lowdown: Morelos’ future up in the air

The Colombian has been a superb player for the Gers, helping them win the Scottish Premiership title last season and [scoring 94 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alfredo-morelos/alletore/spieler/338962) in 182 appearances for the club.

Morelos’ current deal may not [expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alfredo-morelos/profil/spieler/338962) until the summer of 2023, but he has been constantly [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-transfer-rumours/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-alfredo-morelos-premiership-porto-ekrem-konur/) with a summer exit, and it does sort of feel like a matter of when and how much, rather than if.

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### The Latest: Porto bid rejected

Porto are seemingly one of the most interested parties, and according to journalist Ekrem Konur on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1412445246546452483?s=20), they have now seen a bid for the striker turned down.

It is stated that Rangers ‘will be in no hurry to sell’ Morelos, which is no great surprise, considering the influence he has enjoyed at Ibrox, with Steven Gerrard [describing](https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/gerrard-praises-morelos-after-record-equalling-goal/2We7ayjfjtjV5DUgGo5rAX) him as ‘top class’.

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### The Verdict: Tough to keep hold of him

In an ideal world, Morelos would stay put with the Gers for years to come, spearheading countless titles charges and improving even more as a player.

It will of course be hard to keep hold of the [£10.8million-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alfredo-morelos/profil/spieler/338962) attacker, though, as he looks to potentially test himself in a harder league moving forward and prove himself as one of the very best at a higher level than the Premiership.

For now, it is encouraging to see the club being stubborn about letting him go, and if/when he does eventually move on, Gerrard will at least be given a hefty amount to spend on new signings as it seems the club will hold out for every last penny.

***In other news, Rangers’ signing of John Lundstram has delighted one individual. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-oli-mcburnie-john-lundstram-sheffield-united/).***