Rangers may see Alfredo Morelos leave Ibrox this summer.
Barcelona are in the market for a new striker this summer – and it may just leave Rangers feeling a little nervous if they get their way.
Yes, Barca do have Luis Suarez, but at 32, the Uruguayan is past his peak, and a new centre forward is likely to arrive this summer to bolster Ernesto Valverde’s options.
A number of players have been touted, but Serbian ace Luka Jovic is believed to be a top target, having hit 22 goals whilst on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt from Benfica.
Frankfurt are likely to make the move permanent before cashing in on the 21-year-old, with Marca claiming a €50million (£43million) asking price is on Jovic’s head, with Barca planning their move.
Why would this impact Rangers, you may ask? Well, with Frankfurt knowing that Jovic is likely to move on this summer, they’ve started to look for potential replacements.
The Express subsequently report that Frankfurt want Rangers star Alfredo Morelos, who has become an Ibrox favourite despite his notorious disciplinary problems.
Colombian international Morelos has smashed 29 goals for Rangers this season, and Frankfurt seemingly want him to make the move to the Bundesliga as a replacement for Jovic.
If Frankfurt bank £43million, they will certainly have the funds to sign Morelos both in terms of transfer fee and wages. Yes, it may help Rangers exploit a higher price out of them, but they would still be losing a top striker – and it may all hinge on Barcelona’s move for Jovic.
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