Rangers: Alfredo Morelos scores amazing training goal
Palace manager Roy Hodgson has been searching since the summer for reinforcements for his forward line, with efforts to bring in Belgian star Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea proving unsuccessful.
The Selhurst Park club though have now turned their attention to Colombian Morelos.
Morelos, 23, has scored 62 goals in 110 games for Rangers, and is a key player in manager Steven Gerrard’s title chasing team.
The Colombian has become a huge favourite at Ibrox, despite a disciplinary record that saw him sent off five times last season.
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This term the former HJK Helsinki striker, who joined Rangers in 2017 and in March signed a contract that would keep him at Ibrox until 2023, has scored 14 goals and registered five assists.
Hodgson, who had Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman watching Morelos in action at Hearts on Sunday also though faces competition from Aston Villa, who are also keen.
Back in the summer Rangers boss Steven Gerrard revealed he may be powerless to stop the sale of Morelos.
He said: “In that position I’d give my opinion, but the bottom line is we’ve all got bosses.
Rangers face a battle to keep Alfredo Morelos at the club in January (Image: GETTY)
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson wants Alfredo Morelos at Selhurst Park (Image: GETTY)
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“It would depend on what comes from above, what their opinion is on it. At the end of the day, it’s their money. The players are owned by the board.
“I want to keep as many good players as I can, but I’m not stupid.
“I realise that if a bid comes for a player and the board accept it, then it’s a tough position for me to be in.”
Rangers currently sit second in the Scottish Premiership after being leapfrogged by Celtic at the weekend.