Rangers have received a transfer boost concerning Alfredo Morelos, as Newcastle has had a £33m bid accepted by Reims for French youth international Hugo Ekitike according to Sky Sports.
Newcastle was reportedly interested in signing the in-form Ibrox hitman at the start of the January transfer window [cbssports] as they looked to begin their takeover with a coup.
This looks set to be averted with the news that the side is apparently close to securing Ekitike on a permanent deal that could boost their chances of avoiding relegation.
Rangers breathe huge Alfredo Morelos sigh of relief as Newcastle close to signing Hugo Ekitike
Morelos has been in excellent form under Giovanni van Bronckhorst since the Dutchman arrived in November. After initially struggling during the opening months of the season.
There is no doubt he would excel in the Premier League, but surely his level is higher than Newcastle as they find themselves in a relegation battle under new coach Eddie Howe.
They have continued to splurge the cash since being taken over late last year and if they do manage to sign the 19-year-old, it will take their spending to over £120m.
This is a ridiculous sum of money and is only expected to increase as the end of the window edges closer.
Having already signed Chris Wood, Kieran Trippier, and Bruno Guimaraes during the January window, they appear to not be finished yet in what almost feels like a football manager sim.
The important thing for Rangers fans is our Colombian striker will be at the club for the last four months of the season as we continue to chase glory on three fronts.
Speaking of Morelos, the player will miss the clash against Celtic due to being called up for international duty, yet he didn’t even make the matchday squad as Colombia was defeated 1-0 by Peru.
