Rangers transfer news: Update emerges on quest to sign Groningen striker Kevin van Veen
Groningen’s sports director Wouter Gudde has issued an update on the future of Rangers and Motherwell target Kevin van Veen.
As quoted by the Scottish Sun on 25 December, the Dutch club have confirmed that they will listen to the right offer for the 32-year-old and if he wants to leave, they will not be standing in his way.
Last season, he broke records while scoring 29 goals throughout the campaign as he bagged 14 goals in Motherwell’s last 11 games of the season before leaving.
Gudde said, “I talk to Kevin on the phone almost every day and if there is interest because he is not playing, we will listen.
“If another club makes a concrete offer and the solution is good, we will cooperate with his departure.
“In principle of course, he is welcome to return to the club when we return to training on January 3 too.”
Worth considering
The potential availability of the Dutchman presents a significant opportunity for Rangers, especially given their current situation with main striker Danilo out for several months due to injury and backup option Cyriel Dessers not clicking.
Van Veen, a former Motherwell striker with a proven goal-scoring record in Scottish football, could be the ideal solution to bolster Rangers’ attacking options.
His impressive goal tally of 29 goals for Motherwell last season, breaking records in the process, highlights his goal-scoring prowess and ability to make a substantial impact in the Scottish Premiership.
With Rangers facing a striker shortage due to Danilo’s injury and Dessers’ lack of form, securing a player of the 32-year-old’s calibre could provide the team with the necessary firepower to maintain their title challenge.
The Dutch striker’s willingness to consider a move back to Scotland, coupled with Groningen’s openness to offers, creates a favourable situation for Gers to negotiate a deal.
Considering van Veen’s familiarity with Scottish football and potential interest from his former club Motherwell, Rangers must act swiftly to capitalise on this opportunity.
In other Rangers news, the club may now look to sign an international striker in January amid a £2.3m development this week.