Rangers have submitted an improved offer to PSV Eindhoven for winger Couhaib Driouech, 24, though the Dutch club had not accepted the proposal as of the latest reports. The Ibrox side are understood to be intensifying their pursuit of the 24-year-old as the transfer window progresses.
According to fcupdate.nl, Rangers' latest proposal was worth around €7.5 million, with PSV still weighing up whether to accept. Separate reporting from GiveMeSport indicated that formal talks between the clubs had become more concrete in recent days.
How does Rangers' offer compare with PSV's valuation?
PSV are believed to be holding out for a fee closer to €8 million including bonuses, according to Voetbal Primeur, meaning Rangers' latest bid sits close to but not yet at the Eindhoven club's asking price. The same reports note that Driouech has not yet agreed personal terms with Rangers, leaving the deal unresolved on both the fee and contract fronts.
This latest bid follows an earlier rejected offer, as detailed in our previous coverage: PSV turned down an improved £6m Rangers offer before Burnley and Celta Vigo entered the race, with some reports suggesting Rangers had already bid closer to €7.5m at that stage. The interest also forms part of a wider pattern of Old Firm activity in the wide-attacking positions, with Celtic and Rangers both making offers for wingers including Haissem Hassan in recent weeks.
Who else is competing for Driouech's signature?
Celta Vigo have also entered the race for the winger, according to Football Transfers, adding to competition that already included Burnley. Earlier reporting from Goal confirmed that PSV had rejected Rangers' first official offer before the club returned with an improved bid.
What are other Scottish clubs saying?
Elsewhere in Scottish football, Motherwell's Alex Lowry has spoken of his determination to do justice to wearing the number 11 jersey once worn by Davie Cooper at Fir Park. Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin has said he believes Hibernian are moving in the right direction under head coach David Gray.
At Hearts, Sabri Guendouz acknowledged shortcomings in his side's approach following their 6-1 defeat by Benfica on Thursday, saying the team had not executed head coach Wouter Vrancken's game plan.
Hearts "didn't carry out the plan" set out by head coach Wouter Vrancken in Thursday's 6-1 defeat by Benfica.
What happens next?
Further negotiations between Rangers and PSV are expected over the exact fee and any add-on clauses, according to Transfer Feed, with no agreement yet confirmed by either club. The outcome will also depend on whether Driouech and Rangers can align on personal terms, an issue that remains unresolved according to the latest reports.
Key Facts
- Rangers have made an improved bid for PSV winger Couhaib Driouech, 24.
- The offer is reported to be worth around €7.5 million, close to PSV's reported €8 million asking price.
- Burnley and Celta Vigo have also been linked with the winger.
- Driouech has not yet agreed personal terms with Rangers.
- Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken saw his side lose 6-1 to Benfica on Thursday.
