Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has told Nice counterpart Patrick Vieira he will be wasting his time making a bid for Alfredo Morelos. Reports this week claimed the Ligue 1 outfit were considering an £8million swoop for the Colombian.With Mario Balotelli rumoured to be heading back to Italy, speculation stands that Vieira views Morelos as the ideal replacement.But Gers have already knocked back a similar offer for the 22-year-old from Nice’s French rivals Bordeaux earlier this season and Gerrard is determined to keep hold of the striker as he looks to partner him alongside new recruit Jermain Defoe.Now the former Liverpool skipper has warned his old Arsenal sparring partner Vieira to forget about landing Morelos this month.Gerrard, who confirmed the signing of Matt Polster will depend on the club securing a work permit for the US international, said: “There’s been nothing concrete.“At the moment in this window, Alfredo won’t be going anywhere.“But … [Read more...] about Rangers: Steven Gerrard tells Patrick Vieira he’s wasting his time over Nice move for Alfredo Morelos
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard delivers amusing response to Carlos Pena questions
If it's answers to the "where is Carlos Pena?" mystery you seek then Steven Gerrard bids you look elsewhere. At least, that's what the Rangers boss' reaction to questions on the midfielder would suggest. Despite only offering a grand total of three words to enquiries on the situation, Gerrard's combination of shrugged shoulders and cryptic facial expressions perfectly portrayed his feelings on the matter. The last sight of the Mexican misfit in Rangers colours was when he wiped his nose on a pair of club shorts as he arrived for a reunion with Pedro Caixinha at Cruz Azul medical back in January 2017. That loan move didn't bring around an upturn in Pena's fortunes as he was booed by his own supporters within weeks of joining. The Mexico international then underwent treatment for alcohol issues and was sacked by Cruz Azul for being caught urinating in a fountain. That personal battle went some way to explaining the struggles of a player who was regarded as a real talent in his homeland. … [Read more...] about Rangers boss Steven Gerrard delivers amusing response to Carlos Pena questions
Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss says Morelos is going nowhere in January
22 Jan From the section Rangers Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46957083 Read more about sharing. Clubs preparing an offer for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos are "wasting their time", says manager Steven Gerrard.Rangers rejected a £3.75m offer from Bordeaux for the Colombian in August, and reports suggest other offers may follow this month.But Gerrard says they have had "nothing concrete" for Morelos, 22, who has 20 goals for Rangers this season."At the moment in this window, Alfredo won't be going anywhere," Gerrard said."Every one of our players has got a price, I'm not naive enough to sit here and say they haven't."None of my players will be going out the door, certainly in this window, so anyone who is preparing a bid or thinking of a bid will be wasting their time."French side to bid for … [Read more...] about Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss says Morelos is going nowhere in January
Dirk Kuyt reveals path Steven Gerrard plans to follow
Dirk Kuyt has spoken of Steven Gerrard’s plans for the future. The Dutch forward was a team-mate of Gerrard for six years at Liverpool. Kuyt has revealed the midfielder outlined his career path to him before he left Anfield to become Rangers manager. Speaking to De Telegraaf, the 38-year-old said: “ When Steven just became a coach with the Liverpool youths, I talked to him about the road he was going to follow. "He made a conscious choice to leave Liverpool right away." Kuyt has hailed Gerrard’s decision to join "a big club" in Rangers. But the former Netherlands star confirmed it is his former team-mate’s ambition to become Liverpool boss. Kuy added: “He wants to develop himself as a coach outside the spotlights of the Premier League. "Glasgow Rangers is a big club. His dream will be to eventually become a coach at Liverpool. "In order to get there, he also travels his own way.” Read More Steven Gerrard news … [Read more...] about Dirk Kuyt reveals path Steven Gerrard plans to follow
Steven Gerrard responds to Nice as they target Alfredo Morelos
Steven Gerrard has responded to Record Sport’s exclusive Alfredo Morelos is a target for Nice. We revealed the Ligue 1 side are eyeing an £8million bid for the Ibrox club’s top scorer. The Rangers manager has repeatedly said Morelos will not be sold any time soon, previously insisting a sale would be "over my dead body". Gerrard remains adamant nothing has changed as he provided an update on the Colombian’s future. The boss, speaking at Tuesday morning’s press conference ahead of the Kilmarnock clash, said: "There has been nothing concrete in terms of transfer offers received. "At this moment, Alfredo at this moment won't be going anywhere but of course everyone has a price. "Anyone who is preparing a bid will be wasting their time." Record Sport understands Nice are willing to test the resolve of Gerrand and director of football Mark Allen, who also said the striker will not be moved on this month. Patrick Vieira sees Morelos as a replacement for Mario … [Read more...] about Steven Gerrard responds to Nice as they target Alfredo Morelos