EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian wonderkid set to visit Rangers after reported £15.7m transfer

While Alfredo Morelos returns to scoring goals for Santos, the player that the former Rangers striker replaced is making big plays

against Benfica, a Europa League rival. The 27-year-old firebrand from Colombia, Morelo

has already scored twice in three games for

the Brazilian powerhouses as they attempt to recover from their first-ever relegation.

However, when Rangers advance to the Ibrox side, they might have to play against the guy Alfredo Morelos is replacing in the shoes of

Benfica forward Marcos Leonardo. The Brazilian striker, who cost over $20 million (£15.7 million) to sign, is already establishing his

worth in Portugal as he makes his maiden venture into European competition.

Marcos Leonardo will play for Benfica against Rangers.

Marcos Leonardo, who joined Benfica in January, is one of the forwards Rangers will have to watch out for. He has already scored four

goals for the Liga Portugal leaders.The Brazilian joins a group of talented attackers at the Estadio de Luz that includes Angel di Maria,

Rafa, Joao Mario, Arthur Cabral, David Neres, and Casper Tengstedt.Rangers’ forward line may have shown off over the weekend, but

they won’t be afraid of anyone as they try to advance to the Europa League quarterfinals.The Ibrox team faces still another obstacle in

the form of Marco Leonardo, whose high price and media attention provide an additional advantage.Leonardo had just one

appearance in the Europa League, coming off the bench in the thrilling 2-1 victory over Toulouse at home. He will next play Rangers in

the Round of 16.Benfica is by no means unbeatable, even though Philippe Clement himself admits that Rangers are the “underdogs” in

this Europa League matchup.Rangers may be feeling confident about their prospects against the Portuguese after losing to Real

Sociedad and Inter Milan in a Champions League group.

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