Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is reportedly on the verge of leaving the club during the upcoming winter transfer window, as manager Philippe Clément no longer sees him as part of his primary plans.
Despite producing respectable statistics this season, the Nigerian international has found himself relegated to the bench in recent weeks.
Reports indicate that Rangers are looking to sell Dessers in order to fund defensive reinforcements.
According to TeamTalk, the Glasgow-based club is prioritising the addition of a defender in January and views the sale of Dessers as a key step toward raising the necessary funds.
The 30-year-old striker has reportedly attracted interest from clubs in both France and Italy.
Saint-Étienne is one of the potential suitors linked to Dessers, with the Ligue 1 side eager to bolster their attacking options.
After struggling in front of goal—managing just 12 goals in 15 league matches—the French club sees the Nigerian forward as a potential solution to their scoring woes.
Dessers, who joined Rangers in the summer, has contributed 12 goals and four assists across 26 appearances in all competitions this season.
While his numbers remain solid, Clément’s tactical reshuffle has limited the striker’s opportunities, raising questions over his long-term future at Ibrox.
The Nigerian remains under contract with Rangers until May 2027, and his market value currently stands at €4 million, according to Transfermarkt.
However, with Rangers keen to restructure their squad, they appear open to cashing in on the forward in the January window.
Dessers’ potential departure would mark a significant shift for the club, as he was initially seen as a key attacking figure upon his arrival.
The striker’s physical presence and goal-scoring instincts were expected to play a central role in Rangers’ push for domestic and European success.
Rangers, meanwhile, are preparing for their upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against Dundee as they aim to maintain momentum in the title race.
The club will hope to put the transfer speculation surrounding Dessers to one side as they continue their campaign.
Should a deal materialise, Rangers will be tasked with finding alternative attacking solutions while focusing on strengthening their defence.
With interest from multiple clubs across Europe, Dessers’ next destination could be finalised in the coming weeks as the transfer window approaches.
