Although there have been reports (as claimed by El Deportivo) of Rangers’ interest in River Plate striker Rafael Santos Borre, the recent development suggests that the Colombia international is set to accept a new deal to extend his stay beyond this month. This was claimed by Argentine journalist Seba Ongarelli a few days ago.
For those #Celtic and #Rangers fans who think that Santos Borre ?? might come to Scotland, #River is due to offer the new contract which is likely to be accepted.
Marcelo Gallardo: “We will enjoy him a bit more”
— Seba Ongarelli ??? (@sebaongarelli) June 23, 2021
However, there are some contradictions and confusion over the future of the 25-year-old. Borre joined Los Millonarios back in 2017 from Atletico Madrid, and the club are obliged to pay the Spanish champions €3.5m (as reported by TyC Sports) if the move is made permanent prior to 30th June.
While the gaffer Gallardo is confident of tying him down for the forthcoming future, the strategy of letting the current deal expire before re-signing the ‘number 9’ might complicate things further. The player is aware of his suitors and would demand high wages as well as incentives from River. According to La Nacion, the Argentine heavyweights are concerned over the Colombian’s monumental future.
What’s Next For The Colombian
Technically, Borre would be a free agent in July. His entourage might encourage the Gers to table an offer, and the story from El Deportivo has revealed that the ‘economic proposal’ from the Glasgow giants is more fascinating compared to River Plate’s improved terms.
Borre began his career back in the homeland with Deportivo Cali and soon gained the attention of Atletico’s scouting team. They roped in the centre-forward after a successful trial but opted to loan him back at Cali, followed by Villarreal. He had little chance of staking a claim in Diego Simeone’s first-team plans, and a move to Argentina helped him revive his career.
Rangers, meanwhile, are sweating over the future of Alfredo Morelos amid rumours of Porto transfer. They have secured the services of Fashion Sakala on a Bosman, but the Zambian might need time to attune to the demands of Scottish football.
The poaching traits and work ethics of Morelos will indeed leave a void for Gerrard if the Colombian departs. The Bears, therefore, have set their sights on Morelos’ international teammate, who impressed recently in the ongoing Copa America. Borre is ahead of Morelos in the pecking order, and it is to be seen now how things shape up in the coming days with so many ifs and buts.
