Rangers boss Michael Beale admits the club won't stand still and wait on out of contract stars like Alfredo Morelos to decide on their future.
The Colombian has started both of Beale's competitive games since the Londoner stepped into the Ibrox hot seat, netting in the victory over Hibs while also leading the line against Aberdeen in the absence of Antonio Colak. The frontman has struggled for form so far this season with the 26-year-old netting just four Scottish Premiership goals.
However, the Rangers boss reckons Morelos will have a point to prove in the second half of the campaign - whether that is to earn a new contract with the Light Blues or attract another club who can snap him up for nothing when his deal runs out. He revealed that Morelos played through the pain barrier having picked up a knock before facing the Dons, and has demanded he continues to improve.
When asked about Morelos' situation at the club, Beale told Sky Sports: "I would always say if you have a player with six months on his contract rather than six years I would take the one with six months. They tend to be fit, they tend to be focussed and obviously trying to the best for the team and themselves.
"I think with Alfredo's situation, as well as with one or two others, we have a chance to look as well. There has been a chance of manager so there is a chance of eyes.
"That mixes things up and I think it's fair to say that the conversations that might have been happening might have a different angle with me coming in, and every person is unique in that. I think that the most important thing that every fan needs to hear is we need to win these games and we need to pick up three points."
Beale insisted there was no panic over out of contract stars including Ryan Kent, Scott Arfield and Ryan Jack as he stated conversations are taking place behind the scenes. He stated: "The talks have been ongoing before I came in and they will continue.
"At this moment in time the fixture schedule is important, and that is Ross' job and for myself and one or two others to go away and have these conversations. You have seen the jump in Ryan Kent's form and Ryan Jack is in the team and playing well.
"Scott Arfield did himself no harm with two goals the other night and he will come into the team now. It is too soon to panic on anything. We have a very expectant crowd who want to see players in form and fit consistently as well. Every single player in or out of contract need to perform.
"I have come back and I was here at different points of people's journey here. Sometimes things naturally come to an end, and sometimes you can get a new lease of life with a new manager and new ideas."
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