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Rangers’ Bid for Couhaib Driouech Rejected as Talks Continue

PSV is holding out for about £6 million, a price Rangers would need to meet to advance negotiations for the 24-year-old winger.

Overview

  • Rangers opened formal contact with PSV and had an initial offer turned down, with sources saying further bids are expected.
  • The sticking point in talks is PSV’s reported valuation of roughly £6 million, which gives the Dutch club room to negotiate because Driouech is on a five-year deal.
  • Danny Rohl’s RB Salzburg has been linked with the player, creating competition that sources say has pushed Rangers to move quickly.
  • Manager Derek McInnes has earmarked Driouech for a starting role on the left wing after signing Daisuke Yokota for the right, signaling where the club plans to use him.
  • Driouech rose through Excelsior and joined PSV in July 2024 after more than 85 appearances; PSV paid about €3.5 million then and some Dutch outlets now seek roughly double that sum, which could force Rangers to reshuffle other summer business if they meet the fee.