Will Alfredo Morelas pull Rangers closer to Celtic?
Alfredo Morelos (R)
Alfredo Morelos arrived in Glasgow this morning to put the final touches on his move to Rangers.
The prolific striker is set to join in a £1 million move from Finnish side HJK Helsinki, STV reported.
The 20-year-old is a hugely promising talent. In 59 games for HJK he scored 44 goals, and is just what the Gers need.
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers
Rangers’ return to the top flight was disastrous last season, there’s no other way to put it, finishing 39 points behind Celtic who went through the season unbeaten.
Celtic are head and shoulders above their rivals, but Morelos could seriously threaten their dominance if he carries over his form from Finland into the Scottish Premiership.
On Twitter there were even suggestions from Celtic fans that they should try to hijack Rangers’ deal.
Celtic’s Moussa Dembele was the bargain of the season last summer, netting more than 30 goals in all competitions for the club.
If they end up cashing in on the Frenchman, Rangers might suddenly have the best striker in the Scottish Premiership on their hands in Alfredo Morelos.
Last season the fact Kenny Miller ended up as Rangers’ top scorer told the story of their lack of success, with both Martyn Waghorn and Joe Garner flopping.
Alfredo Morelos (L)
Rangers can’t catch Celtic without a prolific striker, and they might just have found one.
Morelos looks like he can become a real star, and its no wonder Rangers fans are buoyant.
The Colombian’s addition is a case of excellent scouting from the Gers. Celtic might well be kicking themselves for not snapping him up first.
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