Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has emerged as a target for Greek side PAOK in a potential loan-to-buy transfer, according to Africa Foot.
The Nigeria international has been linked with a move away from Ibrox this summer as Philippe Clement looks to rebuild his squad for the new season, despite the striker scoring 22 goals in all competitions in his debut campaign.
Greek champions PAOK want to take advantage of the uncertainty around his future and are eyeing a potential move to bring the 29-year-old into the club by making an offer in the coming days.
PAOK Considers Bid for Rangers’ Star Cyriel Dessers
The Greek champions are interested in loaning Rangers attacker Cyriel Dessers with the option to buy.
Rangers are open to offers for every first-team player except goalkeeper Jack Butland as they seek to raise funds to continue their rebuilding efforts ahead of the transfer deadline at the end of the month.
PAOK wants to bring the forward in on an initial loan with a £3 million buyout option, and they hope to outbid Serie A clubs for his signature.
| Cyriel Dessers Rangers stats all competitions 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| Games | 54 |
| Goals | 22 |
| Assists | 9 |
According to the source, the Greek giants have “fallen under Dessers’ spell” and are thrilled with his “exceptional” goal-scoring skills. Dessers would consider a move if an offer was accepted for him, but his preference is to stay in Glasgow, where he has three years left on his contract.
The striker position has already been significantly weakened this summer, with Kemar Roofe leaving on a free transfer after his contract expired, and Sam Lammers being sold permanently to FC Twente following a successful loan spell in the Eredivisie during the second half of last season.
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Despite seven first-team arrivals already being confirmed this summer, with two more reportedly close, there is more business expected at Ibrox before the end of the transfer window. Jefte, Clinton Nsiala, Oscar Cortes, Connor Barron, Liam Kelly, Hamza Igamane have joined the club on permanent transfers, while Vaclav Cerny has arrived on loan from Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg. Reports also suggest that Robin Propper is close to a move from FC Twente to replace Connor Goldson in defence, while Rangers are also trying to bring in Marco Van Ginkel as a free agent to strengthen the midfield. Hearts want at least £3 million to let him go as he enters the final year of his contract, and Rangers are preparing an offer after selling Lammers to earn finances for it. However, they now face heavy competition from fierce rivals Celtic for his signature, as they look for alternatives after a deal for Adam Idah fell through due to Norwich’s asking price.