Porto were heavily linked with a move for the Colombian striker, but no bid materialised before the trading period came to a close on Tuesday and Morelos’ short-term future remains at Ibrox. While the striker is happy with that, he does maintain an ambition to move to a higher level – and soon. Short-term though he is staying calm and focussing on the Europa League and cinch Premiership campaigns where Morelos could break the 100-goal barrier in blue. "You heard a lot about my departure, that Porto or several teams made a proposal, but did not reach an agreement with Rangers, so my stay continues and I feel happy; I started in the best way, scoring goals and what is to come, it's important to me. "An agreement has not been reached with the teams, I am calm and I am a young player, I hope that the opportunity to leave will be given soon. "Here at Rangers I have already been champion, I have made history and we hope it will happen and the opportunity to work out in the best way. "Each player wants to improve each day and be in a better league, in a more watched league. This league has taught me important things in my career. I started the best way, I scored many goals and may a big step be taken soon." The 25-year-old is not part of Reinaldo Rueda’s latest international squad for Thursday’s qualifier against Bolivia, but like his transfer status he is “calm” over the Colombian call-up omission. That Morelos is still in Scotland is music to the ears of Rangers fans – and even though harbouring personal aims of furthering his career, the feeling is mutual. He told Caracol Radio: "I feel very happy. I have won fans with scoring streaks. The people of Rangers love me too much, I have earned it with a lot of effort, sacrifice and scoring goals in every game. "My relationship with Steven is very good. He has shown confidence towards me, and since the Copa America ended I have had unconditional support. When I arrived I had to quarantine, as soon as I left they put me in." Get a year of unlimited access to all The Scotsman's sport coverage without the need for a full subscription. Expert analysis of the biggest games, exclusive interviews, live blogs, transfer news and 70 per cent fewer ads on Scotsman.com - all for less than £1 a week. Subscribe to us today.