Rangers move closer to signing Morrison
QPR have moved closer to a deal to bring Ravel Morrison back to Loftus Road.
Morrison, 22, agreed a move to Lazio after being shown the door by West Ham in February. Because Fifa rules mean he was unable to play for the Italian club last season, he is yet to make an appearance for them.
He is unhappy in Rome, and his representatives, who recently sounded Rangers out about a potential deal, have been trying to negotiate his release.
Significant progress appears to have been made and Morrison could return to west London within the next few days.
“He’s such a fantastic talent and it’ll be such a shame if he doesn’t become a great player.”
He made 15 league appearances, scoring six goals, during a spell on loan from West Ham in 2014, helping the R’s reach the play-offs – which they won to secure promotion back to the top flight.
Now back in the Championship following last season’s relegation, and with director of football Les Ferdinand and head coach Chris Ramsey at the helm, Rangers are looking to rebuild.
They have some reservations about the wayward Morrison, who was booted out of Manchester United before his troubled spell at West Ham, who also loaned him to Cardiff and Birmingham after he fell out of favour at Upton Park.
However, he did impress for much of his spell at QPR after being brought in by Harry Redknapp, and Rangers have decided they will sign him if the opportunity arises.
Former Rangers manager Redknapp advised Morrison to move abroad in order to fulfil his potential, but the player is unsettled and would now welcome a move back to London.
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03/07/2015 @ 3:43 pm
Because he signed a contract, which he’s bound to respect. So, if you want him, you have to pay. Otherwise, we shall meet into a court
02/07/2015 @ 9:51 pm
Erm, why would we pay you for a player that technically isn’t even yours !
02/07/2015 @ 5:53 pm
I am a Lazio fan. He’s 10M£ worth, do you have enough money?