Rangers have seen an approach for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech rejected, according to Dutch media reports, as the Ibrox club continues to explore options to strengthen their attacking options.
The 24-year-old Moroccan international has attracted attention from several clubs across Europe, with Rangers understood to have made a concrete offer that was turned down by the Eredivisie side. Driouech has established himself as a productive wide player during his time in the Netherlands, and his performances appear to have caught the eye of clubs beyond Scotland as well.
Red Bull Salzburg are also said to be tracking the winger, with the Austrian club having recently appointed Danny Rohl as their new head coach. Rohl previously worked at Ibrox, and his familiarity with Rangers' style and personnel could add an intriguing subplot should Salzburg push forward with their own interest in Driouech.
English Championship side Burnley have similarly been linked with a move for the player, according to separate reporting, suggesting that Driouech's stock is rising among clubs looking to bolster their squads ahead of the upcoming transfer window. The competition for his signature could complicate Rangers' efforts to revisit a deal, particularly if PSV maintain their current valuation of the winger.
Rangers have been active in monitoring potential recruits across various leagues, and the Driouech situation illustrates the club's willingness to test the market for players who could add depth and creativity out wide. However, with a rejected bid already on record and rival interest from Salzburg and Burnley, any potential deal for the Moroccan international appears far from straightforward.
In a separate development that impacts Rangers' recruitment plans, Hull City have reportedly agreed to pay a club-record fee to sign Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl. The Norwegian had previously been identified as a target for Rangers, but the Scottish champions appear to have missed out on securing his signature as Hull moved decisively to complete the transfer.
The loss of Hjerto-Dahl to a Championship rival underscores the competitive nature of the current transfer market, with clubs from England's second tier increasingly willing to spend significant sums to secure promising talent from Scandinavian leagues. For Rangers, missing out on the midfielder means they will likely need to identify alternative targets to fill any gaps in their squad.
Both situations highlight the challenges facing Rangers as they attempt to navigate a busy transfer period. While the club continues to pursue multiple targets across different positions, the combination of a rejected bid for Driouech and the apparent loss of Hjerto-Dahl to Hull City suggests that manager and recruitment staff may need to reassess their strategy in the coming weeks.
No further details have emerged regarding whether Rangers will return with an improved offer for Driouech or pursue alternative targets should Salzburg or Burnley advance their own interest in the winger. The situation remains fluid, with all parties expected to continue monitoring developments as the transfer window progresses.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport, Glasgow Times, The Sun, Soccer News, and The Scotsman.