Morelos hat-trick sparks new speculation

Hammers-linked Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos made his presence felt in a big way as the transfer window countdown continued when grabbing a hat-trick against St Joseph’s in a Europa League qualifier.

It came on Thursday night amid speculation that the Irons are possibly set to make a bid along – ironically – with Frankfurt after losing Seb Haller to us.

Despite his bad boy reputation, the Colombian, the 22 year old is a real goal machine having now scored four in the two legged affair against St Joseph’s following his 30 in 51 games for Rangers last season.

He admits he wants Premier League football saying recently in an interview with El Tiempo ” There are a lot of people watching me from other clubs, but now I’m only thinking about Rangers and the national team, I’m focused on that, 

“I’m only 22 but in five years who knows if I’ll be in a much bigger team. Hopefully, it will be in the Premier League because I have a lot of ambition, but if I have to go to another league I enjoy it.”

With his price set at around £15 million it seem unlikely that the Hammers will be involved in a move and Manuel Pellegrini admitted yesterday that he is happy with his options.

It’s a big leap from the Scottish Premier to the English but this is a player whose record suggests he is more than capable of making the jump.

The Hammers boss hasn’t entirely ruled out more transfer business but essentially gives the impression he is happy with what he has available.