Rangers reject opening bid for Cyriel Dessers

Rangers have confirmed that a bid from Greek club AEK Athens for Nigeria national team striker Cyriel Dessers has been rejected because it was far below the valuation for the striker.

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This was announced by Rangers manager Russell Martin on Sunday after Rangers’ first pre-season game draw against Club Brugge at Ibrox.

“We turned down a bid a while ago for him that was nowhere near the valuation of the football club, and he’s been great, he’s desperate to train.”

AEK Athens reportedly submitted a bid for Dessers and are still negotiating a transfer fee. Martin praised the striker’s professionalism but disclosed that he is currently nursing an ankle injury.

The Super Eagles striker therefore could only watch Rangers draw 2-2 with Belgian team Club Brugge in a pre-season friendly. Reports claim that the rejected offer is around £4.5 million.