Alfredo Morelos transfer latest as Ally McCoist reveals fear over striker he can't shake off

Alfredo Morelos and has to play the Colombian for fear of watching his value diminish or seeing him disrupt squad harmony. The striker, who blasted 29 goals last season, has started each of Rangers ' four league games so far but has only hit the net twice, with both strikes coming against St Mirren.

Alfredo Morelos insists he has no clue about his long-term future but has guaranteed supporters his focus remains solely on Rangers. A money-spinning move to Lille now appears unlikely after the Ligue 1 side secured a deal for £27m No.1 target Jonathan David.Morelos has been linked with a string of clubs in Italy, Spain and England as teams continue to monitor the man who netted 29 goals last season.

Rangers an early edge in what is going to be a tumultuous season.There was a lot for Gerrard to like about his team’s performance but he believes his players would have had an even better one had they not spent so much time trying to score the ‘perfect’ goal.The stats showed 29 shots at goal, 12 of them on target.

Steven Gerrard has opened up on the Alfredo Morelos pep talk that led to a rejuvenated display in the 3-0 win over St Mirren this afternoon.The striker opened his league account for the season with two well-taken second half goals against at Ibrox.While much has been made about the Colombian's apparent desire to leave for Ligue 1 side Lille in a multi-million pound move, he showed plenty of application and desire in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon.It was a performance that justified

Vakoun Bayo 's proposed loan deal to Toulouse has been put on the back-burner after the French club's manager and assistant tested positive for coronavirus. The Ivory Coast striker looked to have sealed a move to the Ligue 2 side as he bids to get minutes under his belt after struggling for game time at Parkhead.

Alfredo Morelos he won’t be guaranteed a start even if he stays at Rangers.After capturing two new 
strikers last week – Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten – the Colombian now faces stiff competition up front.Lille have reportedly had a £16million bid for Morelos rejected with Rangers out for their £20m asking price.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 7.US businessman Dan Friedkin has completed his takeover of Roma after 10 months of negotiations with his compatriot James Pallotta.According to reports in the Italian press (Calciomercato), that could see the Serie A club revive their interest in signing Manchester United centre-half Chris Smalling after negotiations stalled under their previous owners. The 30-year-old enjoyed a successful season in the

Steven Fletcher. It's also claimed discussions have been held with former Charlton striker Lyle Taylor.

Alan Burrows has escaped punishment after failing to appear at the trial of a man accused of throwing a hot drink at Alfredo Morelos.Burrows, 37, is a key witness in the case in which Sean Baillie, 30, denies lobbing the liquid towards the Rangers striker at Fir Park.He was set to give evidence against Baillie last week but failed to turn up to court, citing work commitments.A warrant was issued for his arrest but Burrows appeared in the dock at Hamilton Sheriff Court yesterday and was cleared

Albian Ajeti is no rush to seal his move out of West Ham.Parkhead chiefs have identified the Swiss striker as a potential signing and have spoken to the Londoners about a possible deal to take him to Glasgow.Ajeti, however, has taken time out to consider his next move after a failed term with the Hammers following his £8million switch from Basle last summer.Manager David Moyes is willing to offload the 23-year-old as he aims to make squad changes for the new campaign and, although a loan would

Alfredo Morelos is on Bologna’s two-man shortlist as the Serie A side search for added firepower - according to a report. Newspaper   state the Colombia international has been on Sinisa Mihajlović’s radar since Filip Helander ’s move to Ibrox last summer.

Le Petit Lillois state the Canada international remains top of their wanted list but Gent continue to play hardball over a potential £27m deal.Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is also on the Ligue 1 side's transfer radar and understands they are readying a fresh £17m offer.LIlle have already signed landed Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz but are desperate to add firepower with up to three forwards arriving before the new season.Their transfer kitty has received a significant boost after they star

Steven Gerrard admits he's desperate to get a new striker to bolster his side's attacking options. An injury to Jermain Defoe means Alfredo Morelos is the only fit striker available to the Ibrox boss and the Colombian is currently at the centre of transfer speculation over a move to Lille.

Alfredo Morelos is ready to rumble against Aberdeen. revealed West Brom have joined Lille in the hunt for the Colombian striker.

Alfredo Morelos has posted a heartwarming message begging him to stay at Ibrox next season. The Colombian star is the subject of bids from Ligue 1 side Lille and many expect him to leave the club in the coming weeks.

Rangers should sell Alfredo Morelos if they receive any offer between £8m and £12m. Lille have been involved in discussions over the Colombian international although the Ibrox club insist talks are no longer active.