Rangers link with Cyriel Dessers is a deal that is rumoured to be close, but the fear that another team could hijack the transfer will be there until the scarf is held above his head at Ibrox.
The 28-year old striker had an ok season for Cremonese given the difficulties that the team faced, however, he must’ve done enough to impress others in Serie A.
According to Tuttosport, Rangers hit a snag in the shape of interest from Torino for Cyriel Dessers in what could be a potential blow to Michael Beale.
Rangers need a designated goalscorer to lead the attack next season with Alfredo Morelos leaving.
Sam Lammers has been confirmed but he looks more like a creative player and a support striker rather than someone who could score 20-30 goals with the right service.
Torino finished safely in mid-table so, if playing in a better league is Dessers priority, we could be up against it even if there have been reports that the Nigeria international is “potentially lined up for an announcement“.
If playing in Europe, competing for trophies and being the main man is more important, then Rangers will have the edge.
With the transfer window open and clubs starting to build their squads for next season, Cyriel Dessers will probably be an attractive option to more clubs than just Rangers and Torino.
If the reported price of £3.6m plus £900k in add-ons is correct, that is small change to a club in one of the top five leagues.
For Rangers, it is a big outlay and is the sort of money we spend on a player who has been identified as potentially having a key role to play.
Dessers, Jose Cifuentes and Jonathan Panzo seem to be the three open transfers on Michael Beale’s desk just now.
Getting a striker signed, sealed and delivered puts the Gers gaffer in a much better place and he’ll be hoping to work his magic before Torino or someone else turns Dessers head.
