Alfredo Morelos triggers Rangers fans to 'ask the question' as Santos disaster sees striker become FREE AGENT

Toiling Alfredo Morelos will become a free agent after Brazilian heavyweights Santos suffered the first relegation in their 111-year history.

And now a section of Rangers supporters – many miffed with their current misfiring forwards – are asking the question about the availability of the man who starred at Ibrox for six years. The mere thought of El Bufalo making an improbable Rangers return after six months away appears a long shot, however, Morelos clearly needs some TLC as he was an unused substitute against Fortaleza as Santos' fate was sealed and he is not head for the exits.

The availability of their ultimate cult hero comes amid the trio of men who were bought to replace him coming up short. Sam Lammers and Cyriel Dessers appear Rangers misfits and Danilo is finding the going tough in front of goal. Morelos found his road to relevance long and winding after leaving Rangers with various meetings with clubs before Santos made their move. But it hasn't worked out for the Colombia international who has made only three appearances amid a spate of injuries.

But would Philippe Clement ask the question? The hardline Ibrox boss doesn't mess around as he showed when he hooked Todd Cantwell for not following instructions. It would be hard to believe Morelos' chequered disciplinary, fitness and injury history would appeal to the straight-shooting Belgian.

And throw in the fact Morelos appeared past his Rangers prime for much of his final two seasons and could only muster 12 goals in his final year in Light Blue. But football has the knack to produce shocks and El Bufalo returning to Rangers would certainly be that.

The 27-year-old looks lost and while a redemption arc on familiar territory has a romantic notion it appears