Rangers initially pulled out of a proposed transfer for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech on 21 August 2026 after the club learned the 24-year-old was carrying an injury, but the Ibrox side has since reversed that decision and struck a deal to sign him. Driouech had travelled to Ibrox to watch Rangers draw 1-1 with Jagiellonia Bialystok in Europa League qualifying before the initial withdrawal was announced.
According to a national broadcaster's report, Rangers have now agreed a £6.5 million deal to bring Driouech to Scotland, effectively undoing the earlier withdrawal from the move. Dutch outlet FCUpdate describes the situation slightly differently, reporting that PSV and Rangers have reached a verbal agreement in principle worth roughly €8m to €8.5m. The two figures are not directly reconcilable, and both are reported here as they appeared in their respective sources.
Why did Rangers initially step back from the deal?
Rangers withdrew from the move because Driouech was carrying an injury at the time, prompting the winger to return to the Dutch champions rather than complete a switch to Ibrox. The winger had predominantly featured on the left flank for PSV last season, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists across 40 appearances, though he was frequently used as a substitute, starting only once in PSV's eight Champions League matches and coming off the bench 24 times in the Eredivisie.
Has the move now been revived?
Yes — multiple reports indicate the transfer is progressing again despite the earlier setback. PSV Inside reports that Driouech is close to agreeing personal terms on a four-year contract with Rangers. Coverage from Transferfeed adds that final contractual details and a medical examination still need to be completed before the transfer can be finalised, while Goal notes that Driouech's existing PSV contract runs until 2029.
This latest twist follows an escalating pursuit by Rangers over recent weeks. The club had already raised its offer for Driouech to around €7.5m after PSV rejected an earlier bid, with Burnley and Celta Vigo also reported to have joined the chase for the winger. Separately, the broadcaster's earlier reporting put Rangers' initial offer at around £6 million before PSV turned it down and talks subsequently advanced. Dutch reports via Yahoo Sports suggest Driouech had already been open to a move to Scotland before the agreement progressed further.
What is Driouech's football background?
Driouech came through the youth system at Heerenveen before establishing himself at Excelsior, where he made 101 appearances and scored 16 goals, earning a high-profile transfer to PSV in the summer of 2024. Born in Haarlem, he is noted for his quick feet, pace, precise finishing and versatility across both flanks. Despite being eligible to represent France or the Netherlands, he chose Morocco and was part of the squad that won the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.
The pursuit of Driouech forms part of a broader summer rebuild at Ibrox. Rangers have made nine signings so far this summer, including Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover on a three-year deal with an option for a further year. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh said on Monday he expected three to five more arrivals while a number of players would likely depart, with midfielder Mohamed Diomande already sold to Turkish club Corum on Wednesday.
What happens next?
Driouech is expected to undergo a medical examination before the transfer is confirmed, according to PSV Inside. Final contract terms between the club and player still need to be settled, as reported by Transferfeed, before the deal can be made official.
Key Facts
- Rangers initially withdrew from the Driouech deal on 21 August 2026 due to an injury concern.
- Reports differ on the fee: £6.5m per one broadcaster, €8m-€8.5m per Dutch outlet FCUpdate.
- Driouech scored nine goals and made eight assists in 40 appearances for PSV last season.
- He is reportedly close to agreeing personal terms on a four-year Rangers contract.
- A medical examination and final contract details are still required to complete the move.
