De Jong gives transfer green light as Rangers eye Dessers replacement
Rangers will almost certainly be in the market for a new striker this summer.
Russell Martin will need all the help he can get from the 49ers this summer, as Rangers look to assemble a squad capable of competing with Celtic for domestic success, and recruitment will play a crucial role.
With Max Aarons and Lyall Cameron already through the door at Ibrox, the Light Blues will be keen to add in more areas, and with Hamza Igamane’s exit seemingly now nailed on, a new striker will be needed.
Dor Turgeman has been mooted as a potential target, but the Gers are also showing an interest in a forward who once donned the famous colours of Barcelona.
Luuk De Jong PSV exit on the cards as Rangers eye deal
Rangers will not be afforded any margin for error when it comes to recruitment between now and the start of the campaign, and any decisions made will need to be very well thought out.
Via the Daily Record (26 June), it is claimed that Rangers are showing an interest in PSV’s Luuk de Jong, who is open to a move away from the Dutch giants.
| PSV | Games | Goals | Assists |
| De Jong | 47 | 18 | 12 |
De Jong previously spent time on loan at Barcelona, though he has spent the majority of his career in the Netherlands with PSV.
Since rejoining the club in 2022, De Jong has bagged an impressive 74 goals in 134 appearances, with 112 in 204 in his previous stint.
Rangers need to replace players effectively
Not only do the Gers look set to lose Igamane, but Cyriel Dessers could be on the move as well, amplifying the need for new additions at Ibrox.
Dutch striker De Jong would be a shrewd option, but Rangers would also need a more youthful option to come in and have some form of longevity at Ibrox.
Martin will undoubtedly be hoping that his side can seal some more new additions as pre-season preparations get underway.
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