Saint-Etienne have reportedly conceded that a January transfer for Alfredo Morelos is highly unlikely.
The Ligue 1 side have been linked with a winter move for the 22-goal Colombian but Rangers are adamant they will not sell.
Saint-Etienne are believed to have scouted the striker on several occasions this season and boss Claude Puel is keen on negotiating a deal.
Steven Gerrard , however, has no interest in losing his talisman with the club competing on all fronts domestically and in Europe.
But Le10sport have framed this as Rangers "being greedy" by sticking to their guns over the in-form 23-year-old.
They report Saint-Etienne have made little progress in their efforts to sign Morelos and that a summer approach is now more likely.
Morelos' form also sparked rumours Aston Villa were set to make a bid, with boss Dean Smith coy when asked about the frontman, admitting that he was aware of his talent but was unwilling to discuss other teams' players.
However, Record Sport understands there is currently no interest in Morelos from the Premier League club.
The striker is due to return to Ibrox from international duty, having scored his first Colombia goal against Peru in Miami.
