Cyriel Dessers is on the verge of a potential departure from Scottish Premiership giants Rangers, following a report from Novasports indicating that the striker is in advanced talks with current Greek champions PAOK.

PAOK aims to strengthen their attacking lineup this summer and is considering not only Dessers but also former Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite.

The Nigeria international had a respectable season with Rangers but faced significant scrutiny throughout. The 29-year-old appeared in 54 games across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and providing nine assists. Despite his 31 goal involvements, Dessers’ performance was criticized for missed clear-cut chances, prompting discussions about Rangers needing a new striker. This explains their links to Scotland international Lawrence Shankland.

The arrival of a new striker at Ibrox could impact Dessers’ playing time, making a move to PAOK a sensible option. Joining the Greek champions could benefit his career, offering him the chance to play for one of Greece’s top teams and alongside his international teammate William Troost-Ekong.