Rangers boss Michael Beale has told Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos to go out on a high if they are to leave Ibrox – with their performances over the next few months to play a key role in any new deal.
There are several high-profile Rangers stars out of contract at the end of the campaign with Kent and Morelos heading a list which also contains the likes of Allan McGregor, Steven Davis, Ryan Jack, Scott Arfield and Filip Helander.
Speaking to RangersTV, the Ibrox manager addressed the situation involving all of his out of contract stars, and warned them that the next few months could be make or break in their Gers careers.
Pointing to supporter expectation, Michael Beale reckons that if Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos or any of the other out contract Rangers stars fail to meet it, then the court of public opinion will have already made its judgement.
“In terms of the players that are out of contract there are a couple of things really,” said Michael Beale.
“You’ve changed manager so ideas might have changed. There’s the personal form and health that’s important and the other is how the season ends.
“The fans are in that part of how the season ends. If players really show up well in the last 14/15 games and we’re in one cup final and hopefully in another and if the players play well there the fans will be desperate for them.
“If between now and the end of the season the form drops off and we have some difficult days then the fans and the club might have to look in a different direction so everything is up in the air so my job is to get us in a healthier position than we found ourselves in November.
“We’ve done that but everything has to be decided. We’re back where we should have been, now we have to go deliver for the fans.”
Michael Beale gives Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos update
Michael Beale also spoke directly about Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos specifically in the contract update, and once again reaffirmed to both players what’s important at Rangers.
Whether one or both stars are to leave Ibrox in the coming months, the Rangers boss is clear that they should be aiming to either win a contract or leave with their heads held high.
“I love the bones of him and he’s at a moment in his career and age where he has an option and a decision to make,” Beale said.
“We’d very much like him to stay. If Ryan really wants to be here and has the energy for the next three or four years.
“If there is anything off or he feels he’s been here then no problem, he’ll get the biggest hug in the world and walk out of the front door.
“It’s the same with Alfredo, there’s a misconception about him compared to the boy I work with every day. We’ve always had a really strong relationship through my terrible Spanish but since I’ve come back he’s been fantastic.
“He’s matured a lot. He’s our record scorer in Europe, we’ve won leagues and cups and got to the Europa League Final with him.
“Whatever decision is made, he needs to walk out the front door. That’s what my communication has been with both boys.”
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