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Gabriel McKay

Alfredo Morelos transfer latest as Rangers star made 'priority' for Lazio summer swoop

A report in Italy states that Lazio have put Alfredo Morelos at the top of their shortlist for a summer transfer.

Simone Inzaghi's side have mounted an unlikely title challenge in Serie A this season, but have struggled after the three month shutdown.

A lack of squad depth was exposed in defeat to Milan, when Ciro Immobile's and Felipe Caicedo were both suspended and the Biancocelesti were left with no recognised forwards.

As a result the Italians are expected to make a striker their priority this summer, and ItaSportPress reports that Rangers star Morelos is at the top of sporting director Igli Tare's shortlist.

Lazio are looking for a high quality striker to rotate with Immobile, and have been impressed by Morelos' 29 goals and 10 assists in 46 games during 2019-20.

It's claimed Rangers value El Bufalo at around €20million (£18million), with clubs across Europe said to be interested.

Immobile has 32 goals in 36 games across all competitions this season but a reliable alternative is seen as essential if Lazio are to sustain a title challenge next season.

Two of Morelos' rivals for a Colombia starting shirt already ply their trade in Serie A, with Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel starring for Atalanta.

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