Rangers are reportedly bracing themselves for an eight-figure bid for striker Alfredo Morelos this week as FC Porto ramp up their interest.
That’s according to the Scottish Sun and Colin Duncan, who are claiming that the Portuguese giants are set to offer £10m following the conclusion of UEFA Financial Fair Play sanctions.
The Dragons were previously fined by UEFA and had to endure four years spending curbs due to breaches under the rules.
The report acknowledges that the Gers want between £15m and £20m for the player with Porto’s initial offer – if it comes to fruition – anywhere up to 50% under what Rangers have in mind.
This report also comes after contradictory claims coming out of Portugal regarding Porto’s reluctance to deal at Rangers’ asking price.
TVI24 via Sports Witness are claiming that Rangers have set an asking price of between £10m and £13m for the striker.
This would be a sizeable step down from the £20m figure regularly attached to the forward and even the £16m Rangers reportedly rejected from eventual French Champions Lille last season [Daily Mail].
However, even these demands could be too much for Porto with fresh claims emerging that the club could turn their attentions elsewhere.
According to A Bola, the situation is no longer “favourable” to Sergio Conceição due to the Ibrox club’s asking price which could reach £13m.
This report also claims that the Gers have turned down a £6.8m (€8m) for the striker from Serie A club Cagliari.
Whilst this report claims Morelos could leave Ibrox, there is some confusion regarding another which suggests the player wants to stay.
