[article]Prolific Rangers frontman believes his time at Ibrox will end this summer – and believes a surprise move to Liverpool is on the cards.
The powerful Colombia striker – nicknamed El Bufalo for his combative style – has netted 76 times in 126 appearances since signing for the Gers in a bargain £1m deal from HJK Helsinki in June 2017.
Morelos was linked with moves to Leicester, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace during January and while no transfer materialised, the 23-year-old has now stated in an interview with Colombian paper AS Colombia [via Sport Witness] that his coach at Rangers, Steven Gerrard, has recommended him to his old club, Liverpool.
“I think they [Liverpool] are aware, (it’s easy to) imagine with the coach we have, who played all that time in Liverpool,” he said.
“I imagine he must have friends, managers who come to watch the games and are on the lookout. Other teams are watching as well; we have to keep doing things right.
“There are many clubs interested, let’s wait until the end of the season to see what leagues are asking for me and make a decision.
“If God gives me the opportunity to go out to a good club, it will happen.”
Morelos has an impressive 28 goals in 37 appearances for Gers this season and despite the speculation over his future, the striker is adamant his only focus right now is helping his club end Celtic’s long-run of dominance in the Scottish Premiership.
“In the short term I am with Rangers, until mid-season,” Morelos added.
“It depends on what you do; if you score many goals, there will be interest from many more teams, there will be interest from the largest and most competitive leagues.
“My dream is to be a champion, to be champion with Rangers is the only thing I need to continue making my mark on this club.
“If given another chance of a bigger team, it will be done.”[/article]