West Bromwich Albion were reported to have a bid rejected for the Rangers man.
Slaven Bilic is said by the paper to not be giving up on the potential deal unless alternatives are found on deadline day.
West Brom are on the hunt for a player who add depth to their striking positions after also signing Kenneth Zohore in July.
The BBC have since reported that the club are pursuing Southampton forward Charlie Austin.
Whether Rangers have a decision to make on a second bid remains to be seen.
Morelos scored 30 goals for the Gers last season, including four in UEFA Europa League action.
This term he’s back on the goal trail, already netting four goals in four matches.
That kind of firepower would be a serious boost to the Baggies’ Championship ambitions.
There are drawbacks with Morelos too of course, with his discipline coming under serious scrutiny. Last term he picked up five red cards and 17 yellows.
The Colombian is a hero at Ibrox, but some Baggies fans have offered a mixed response to the reports.
The potential signing has its backers, with some believing he’d be a great addition…
Others though are less convinced, believing that the striker isn’t what Bilic should be looking for before the window shuts…
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