Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers spent £1 million on the Colombian this summer.
Hugh Burns has told Herald Scotland he is “certain” that Alfredo Morelos will score at least 20 goals for Rangers this season.
The 21-year-old looks like being a very decent signing following his £1 million move from HFK Helsinki, according to The Scottish Sun.
The Colombian hitman has netted three goals in three Scottish Premiership starts for Rangers, as well as two in the League Cup win over Dunfermline last month.
And although Burns claims he could score up to 25 goals this season, the ex-Gers man says his rising stock comes with a cost after suggesting that he will make himself a target for opposition defences now.
“Morelos really looks the part up front,” he told Herald Scotland.
“The only problem now is that people will start sitting up and taking notice of him now, especially if keeps scoring regularly – and I think that he will.
“I’m certain he’ll bag 20-25 goals this season but he is more than a predator. His touch is good, he can hold it in and he’s brave too.”
If Morelos maintains his red-hot form in front of goal and has a Moussa Dembele-type season then he might have an outside chance of making Colombia’s World Cup squad.
It’s a long shot, but that should keep the youngster motivated.
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