Rangers fans here in the Tavern are hoping to see some movement in the summer transfer window, as potential signings could be crucial to how next season pans out.
Graeme Murty has enjoyed a very successful time in charge of Rangers thus far, as the Gers look on course to secure European football for next season. And, as the Scottish Premiership’s form side over the last six games, it appears that they may even have an outside chance of challenging Celtic for the league title with four games still to go.
However, news has emerged of Rangers rejecting a fifth and final offer of £9.5 million from Beijing Renhe for Alfredo Morelos, as the Colombian is now set to stay at Ibrox for the rest of the season. Indeed, many of our local residents were fearing the worst when they heard of interest in their star striker, but they’ve now changed their tune having seen the club miss out on a substantial fee.
Therefore, with the summer transfer window holding the key to Morelos’ future in Glasgow, here’s a look at TWO reasons as to why Rangers’ failure to sell the South American is their biggest transfer mistake in years…
Failure to cash in on the striker
Rangers did absolutely everything they could to keep hold of the 21-year-old striker as the Chinese transfer window came to a close, with the Colombian now set to remain at Ibrox for the rest of the season.
And, their failure to cash in on the forward could prove costly at the end of the current campaign, as the player has previously said that he wants a move to the English Premier League. Indeed, Premier League sides are likely to provide a smaller fee for the services of Morelos, as a number of top-flight teams won’t have the funds that the interested Chinese club have at their disposal.
Therefore, they could end up with an unhappy striker in their ranks when it comes to the summer transfer window, with the rejection of an offer including a £75,000-a-week salary previously causing for the Colombian to demand a pay rise.
Demoralising for other players
Indeed, our local residents are worried about the future of some of the club’s strikers, as the likes of on loan star Jason Cummings and veteran Kenny Miller continue to wait in the wings.
Having seen Alfredo Morelos take on the main goalscoring load with 17 goals already for the club so far this season, it’s caused for the South American to be the first name on the team sheet for most of the Gers’ matches. And, this could have its potential drawbacks in the happiness of the back-up forwards, with a player that wants a move in the summer getting the nod over the hard-working efforts of those fighting for a future.
Therefore, this could see negative vibes promoted in the changing rooms at one of the most crucial times in their season, which could also force for other players to seek moves in the summer.
