Veteran Lille defender Jose Fonte has talked down a move for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos as the Portgueuse centre-half claims the Ligue 1 club “have the strikers we need”.
The former Crystal Palace and Southampton defender, now 36, was speaking to talkSPORT as the Portuguese international looks ahead to the new season in France.
When asked by Jim White about talismanic Rangers forward Morelos, Fonte talked down a move for the Colombian striker.
“To be honest, Jim, I think we’re in good shape,” said Fonte.
“We got the striker that we wanted, Jonathan David, we’ve got Burak Yilmaz, the Turkish striker, we’ve got another one or two young boys who have been with us for a few years…
“So in that aspect, I think we’re okay.
“If another one comes, obviously if he brings the level up, we will be happy with that.
“But I’m quite comfortable with the squad that we have at the moment,
“There might be one or two other exits and other players coming in, but at the moment I’m happy.”
Whilst Fonte doesn’t rule out a move the player has given emphatic backing to the forwards currently at the club and new signings Burak Yilmaz and Jonathan David.
Experienced Turkish international Yilmaz joins Lille on a free whilst David cost considerably more with Les Dogues shelling out a reported £27m for the player.
In the aftermath of the move, Lille were said to have cooled their interest in Morelos, even if president Gerard Lopez suggested that the French outfit were still “watching” the striker [BBC World Service].
Rangers reportedly rejected a £16.25m bid for Morelos from Lille with the Ibrox side said to be holding out for closer to £20m [Daily Mail].
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