James Tavernier admits it would be a major blow for Rangers to lose Alfredo Morelos this window after already watching Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey leave. He's urged the Colombian to follow his own example instead - and pen a new contract at Ibrox.
The skipper was speaking to the press ahead of Saturday's Premiership opener against Livingston as Gio van Bronckhorst's new-look side hope to kick off a successful domestic season. They've lost Aribo and Bassey as well as Leon Balogun, but Tavernier and Connor Goldson have both penned new long-term deals, and will be joined by a host of new signings including new man Ridvan Yilmaz.
Morelos is out of contract in 12 months' time and anxiety is beginning to grow over whether he will run his contract down for free in 12 months. If he refuses to sign, then Rangers may need to decide whether to do just that, or cash in now while they can.
