Michael Beale insists he is delighted with Alfredo Morelos and is adamant he has not given up hope that the striker - and Ryan Kent - will sign new deals at the end of the season.
The Colombian has showed signs of his old self after a tough first half of the season under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, scoring a double for the fresh boss during a 3-0 win over Hearts on Wednesday. There's doubts over his long-term future in Govan though with his current terms expiring in the summer alongside attacking peer Kent.
Morelos has been a key player for Rangers since arriving from Finnish outfit HJK Helsinki in 2017 and Beale says he is a joy to work with at present, although there's a chance more strikes could have been added: He explained: “Alfredo is playing regularly, he’s enjoying his football and we’re creating a lot of chances. “I think he could have a few more goals if I am honest.
“But that’s two away at Kilmarnock and two away at Hearts in the last two midweeks. I am over the moon with Alfredo at the moment, he’s no bother to me around the building.”
Asked if he was confident that Morelos and Kent will stay, he added: “I think we can play without both, but I love them both.
"At this moment in time, if you’re asking would I prefer Rangers with both boys here, of course I would. Do I feel there’s a future at Rangers without them?
"Yeah, I do. But 100 percent there’s a vibe that they’re not shutting the door on staying. From both of them.”
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