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Graeme Young

Alfredo Morelos earns rave Rangers review from Michael Owen as he predicts transfer rush

Impressed Michael Owen reckons red-hot Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is the total package after his latest star turn against Porto.

And the former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker is also a predicting a transfer rush for Colombian international.

Morelos has been tracked by the likes of Crystal Palace but Rangers boss Steven Gerrard ruled out a January exit despite the club posting £11m losses in their latest accounts.

The 23-year-old is in the form of his life and made it 21 goals for the season with brilliant finish to open the scoring in Thursday's Europa League win over Porto.

(Action Images)

Rangers now control their own fate in Group G and a victory over Feyenoord on matchday five would secure qualification if the Portuguese side fail to beat Young Boys. 

Owen is convinced Morelos possesses all the key attributes that clubs crave in a striker and is expecting significant interest in the race to prise him away from Ibrox.

He told Early Kick-Off: "A lot of people will be interested.

"He's that type, isn't he? He's the modern centre forward, a strong lad that can almost do every job.

Alfredo Morelos celebrates his hat-trick at full time with manager Steven Gerrard (SNS Group)

"He can score goals, hold the ball up and run the channels.

"He's going to tempt a lot of people.

"That finish (against Porto) was unbelievable, on his weaker foot as well, it was top class."

Morelos will look to continue his impressive run when the Ibrox side travel to Livingston on Sunday.

He has scored in his last five starts netting seven goals in the process.

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