Gers to move on as Kent seems out of reach

Steven Gerrard admits Rangers have no choice but to move on after Jurgen Klopp priced Ryan Kent out of an Ibrox return.

But the Light Blues manager insists Alfredo Morelos remains part of his squad despite being linked with a move to China.

Gerrard was desperate to lure winger Kent back to Glasgow after his impressive loan stint last season.

But Liverpool boss Klopp has left the former Anfield skipper disappointed by insisting £10 million-rated Kent will only leave on a permanent deal this summer, and the finances involved are likely to be beyond Gers’ reach.

“I haven’t asked that question (to the board) but I think the answer would probably be yes,” said Gerrard as he admitted the figures required to sign Kent would be too rich for his side.

“Jurgen has come out and given the answer that will come out of my mouth anyway. It has been addressed and we move on.

“The end of it? Where we are right now, yes. We respect Liverpool’s stance and we thank them very much for allowing us to work with Ryan for a year.”

Meanwhile, the Ibrox boss admits Progres Niederkorn are not worth risking Steven Davis’ tight hamstring on.

The Northern Ireland midfielder was the only absentee as Gers jetted into Luxembourg for their Europa League second qualifying round return clash.

The Ibrox side hold a 2-0 lead from the first leg and Gerrard believes that should be enough to see his side through, even without their veteran playmaker.

Gerrard said: “It’s a game we are looking forward to.”

Reports last week claimed Morelos had decided against Hebei Fortune despite the Chinese Super League outfit having been prepared to meet Rangers’ £15m valuation.

It was claimed a £30m, three-year package had been put on the table before the Colombian turned it down.

Picture: Getty. Gers target Ryan Kent.