Fans mobbed the Colombian in incredible scenes at McDiarmid Park.
And they had to be forced back by match-day stewards.
Morelos has struggled with his discipline this season having been sent off THREE times already this season.
However, he has been lethal in front of goal and the Scottish Premiership’s top scorer now has 11 league strikes in 17 appearances.
Rangers fans mob the players after Alfredo Morelos's goal (Image: BT SPORT)
Rangers fans mob the players after Alfredo Morelos's goal (Image: BT SPORT)
Rangers fans mob the players after Alfredo Morelos's goal (Image: BT SPORT)
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Steven Gerrard’s Rangers side moved up to second and will be just one point behind leaders Celtic on Christmas day.
Morelos’s fine form will do nothing to dampen the rumours that suggest he could leave Ibrox for a new challenge.
However, assistant manager Gary McAllister moved to assure fans that they will be doing everything they can to keep him when he spoke before the St Johnstone match.
Steven Gerrard's side are just one point off the top of the Scottish Premiership (Image: GETTY)
“There will probably be interest in Morelos,” he admitted.
“But if we’re sat where we are in the table when we come to the end of the month, selling him can’t be a consideration.
“The manager has said he will fall out with people if Morelos is sold. It’s the same feeling here. He is a key player for this group.”