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Former Rangers player Derek Ferguson reckons the Ibrox side should sell Alfredo Morelos for around just £6m this summer, speaking on Open Goal’s season review show.
What’s he said?
Almost ever since his arrival Morelos has been talked about in terms of being a sellable asset and his 30 goals for the club this season have only fuelled a general belief he could one day exit Ibrox for big money.
Ferguson though reckons his discipline problems have gotten in the way of a truly mammoth deal, reckoning the Gers should bite on a deal well below eight figures.
Speaking on Open Goal’s season review show, the former midfielder said:
“I’m delighted that [Jermain] Defoe’s come in and he’s played exceptionally well. He [Morelos] is on the bench at the minute and he won’t be liking that because every footballer wants to play. I think he got carried away, thinking it was all about him. It’s not about you – it’s about the squad, it’s about the team.
“It [Morelos’ indiscipline] could’ve cost Rangers.
“He’s not a good role model. If the kids are going to the games, the way he’s carrying on, it’s not a good look.
“I think if they get maybe even £6m or £7m, I would snap your hand off for that. I see a quote this morning saying he wants to play in a more competitive league…but he’s not won the league.
“I don’t know where he gets that from.”
Is he right?
With five red cards this season there’s absolutely no doubt that Morelos has let both himself and his team down when it comes to discipline issues, but selling him well below his true value isn’t a viable option for Rangers here.
Managing Director Stewart Robertson told supporters earlier this year the club were looking at a fee close to what Celtic received for Moussa Dembele from Lyon, so clearly the Gers value him well beyond £15m.
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It’s not in Rangers to let him go for below £10m given his ability to find goals, his potential and his age. They may be the Ibrox side’s rivals but Celtic have paved the way for selling talent in Scotland, no long should stand-outs leave for bigger leagues on the cheap.
The Gers have Morelos tied down to a contract that doesn’t expire until 2023 and hold all the cards on a potential departure, now they must leverage that to get a fair fee.
