Cyriel Dessers has been included in Rangers' traveling squad for their pre-season training camp in the Netherlands, despite ongoing speculation about his future at Ibrox.
The Gers will face stern tests against European giants Ajax next Saturday and Premier League outfit Manchester United the following week. Additionally, the Glasgow outfit have confirmed friendlies against Birmingham City and Union Berlin before kicking off their season opener against Heart of Midlothian on August 3.
PAOK interest and potential Ibrox exit for Cyriel Dessers
However, his performances seemingly were not enough to win over a significant portion of the Rangers fanbase, with some calling for a replacement if the Gers are to challenge Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title next season.
This lack of universal backing has fueled transfer rumors linking Dessers with a move away from Rangers.
Greek champions PAOK have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring the 29-year-old striker to bolster their squad. With the transfer window open, a summer departure for Dessers would not be a surprise.
Despite the swirling transfer rumors, Dessers joined his teammates on the trip to the Netherlands. James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, and Todd Cantwell were also included in the pre-season squad, despite their futures at Ibrox remaining uncertain.
One player who recently secured his future with Rangers is center-back Leon Balogun. The Nigeria defender extended his contract with the club and will be hoping for increased playing time in the upcoming season.
Rangers are demanding a full return on their investment for striker Cyriel Dessers.
The Nigerian forward, who netted 22 goals last season, is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Greece, most notably Greek giants PAOK. However, Rangers are holding firm on their valuation, expecting any interested team to match the £4.5million they paid for Dessers last year.
