Are we not also in the process of getting him on a permanent?No way he’s leaving in January. Will likely retire with us.
I agree with you. The guy is 38, got serious limited time left as a footballer and will want to be playing as much as possible. He’s not going to get in ahead of Alfie, out with injury and suspension.I must admit I wouldn’t be too surprised if there was something in this , although the Scotsman have their own reasons for stirring it .
Defoe hasn’t quite seemed as happy this past month or so as he has been . Just an observation and I really hope he stays , he’s crucial .
So just guessing then - no foundation to this whatsoeverClickbait nonsense.
Rangers ace Jermain Defoe tipped to leave club for Premier League move
The signing of Jermain Defoe by Rangers 12 months ago was quite the statement.
A player with huge amounts of Premier League experience had been recruited to provide competition to Alfredo Morelos.
It was a significant upgrade on those who have been competing with the Colombian for the place in the Rangers team.
In turn Defoe has hit 23 goals in 47 appearances.
The 37-year-old's 18-month loan deal from Bournemouth comes to an end in May whereby he will be a free agent.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has been open about extending the striker's deal.
In December he said: "I’m hoping it’s a formality but until it is done and signed, it’s not. Are others maybe looking at him, though?
“If you can name me a team who can offer him what we are offering him in terms of size of club, in terms of opportunity at his age, in terms of the dressing room, the respect he has from the staff and the players, then I’ll have a debate with you.
“He has everything here that he needs. It is a fantastic club and he is going to get more opportunities."
However, experienced striker Kevin Phillips reckons it is not a formality.
“Possibly, I think it just depends on what Jermain wants to do," he told Football Insider. "He strikes me as he just wants to play football for as long as he can.
“I can see it still looks like he’s got that enthusiasm for the game, that love of the game and you know what?
“It wouldn’t surprise me if Rangers didn’t take it up, there would be teams in the Championship or lower end of the Premier League queuing up to take him because they know he’s guaranteed to get you goals, important goals when you need it.
“So it will be interesting to see what they do the end of the season.”
Ha ha . It’s another groundbreaking insight into the world of football contracts.It would seem that the story is “if Defoe doesn’t sign a contract with Rangers he’ll go elsewhere.” No shit Sherlock.
You can bet he wouldn't be a story today if Morelos was starting tonight.Jermain has always said he loves it here. It looks like unfounded speculation to try an make a story.