Cyriel Dessers: 13-time Greek champions interested in Rangers' 28-goal striker

13-time Greek champions AEK Athens have reportedly set their sights on Cyriel Dessers as they seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window.

Dessers, who joined Scottish side Rangers from Italian club Cremonese for €5 million in 2023, has enjoyed an impressive season, notching 28 goals and seven assists in 54 appearances across all competitions.

Despite criticism from sections of the Rangers fanbase earlier in the season, the Nigerian international has emerged as a key figure under manager Barry Ferguson.

The 30-year-old came close to an exit in January, amid interest from clubs in Spain and Italy, but opted to stay at Ibrox and fight for his place. 

His commitment paid off as he led the line admirably, even though Rangers ultimately ended the season without silverware.

Now, with a change in ownership at Rangers and the likelihood of a new head coach arriving in the summer, uncertainty looms over Dessers’ future at the club.

According to Greek journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos, AEK Athens are monitoring the striker’s situation closely as they look to reinforce their forward line.

AEK are in the market for a new striker following the February sale of Trinidad and Tobago forward Levi Garcia to Spartak Moscow for a club-record €20 million.

With only Frantzdy Pierrot available as a natural centre-forward, AEK are prioritizing the signing of a proven goalscorer ahead of next season. 

However, prising Dessers away from Rangers could prove challenging.

The Nigerian is under contract until the summer of 2027 and has already proven his consistency in Scotland, having scored 22 goals and provided nine assists in his debut campaign.

Adeyemi Adewale

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