Kemar Roofe is on his way out of Leeds United this summer, according to Marcelo Bielsa [Glasgow Evening Times].
Last month, the Express reported that Roofe was a £5 million target for Rangers, should Alfredo Morelos leave the club.
Despite the Colombian remaining at Ibrox for now, links to the 26-year-old have continued.
Reported Rangers target Roofe on the move
“We are in a few difficulties because finally Roofe and Peacock-Farrell leave, they were in the squad of 18 players we chose before,” clarified Bielsa, as quoted by the Glasgow Evening Times.
Roofe scored 15 goals in the Championship last season but didn’t always feature from the start, especially towards the back end of the campaign.
Now, it’s clear he won’t see out the remaining year of his contract.
The Gers aren’t the only club linked with a move, though.
Links to Belgian giants Anderlecht have intensified in recent days, with
Right now, the Gers look to be reasonably well covered in forward areas. They have Alfredo Morelos, Jermain Defoe and Josh McPake, while Greg Stewart can play in the no.9 berth if required.
Yet, should Morelos leave before the end of the window, they could rue not pushing harder for Roofe.
He’s a proven goalscorer at Championship level and would likely do well in the Scottish Premiership.
