Striker informed he can leave Euro club, Rangers want to sign him in January

Kevin van Veen has been given the green light to leave Groningen amid continuous interest from Rangers and the Scottish Premiership, according to Daily Record.

 

The Scottish newspaper reported [page 48, 5 January] that his current club are open to the idea of allowing van Veen the leave during the January transfer window on a permanent transfer, with the player insisting that the Gers are still interested in him after rejecting a move to Ibrox in the previous window.

It is understood that, although Groningen would only accept a permanent deal for their striker, much of the Scottish Premiership would prefer a loan deal instead.

Speaking in a recent interview, transcribed by Daily Record, he said: “Even though I rejected them in the summer, there is still interest.

 

“I can contact clubs in the entire Scottish League directly but they all want to loan me while Groningen prefers to sell.”

Formerly of Motherwell, the centre-forward gained a lot of interest last summer before making the switch to the Netherlands with Groningen, where he has scored five goals in 15 appearances.

 

Van Veen netted 40 goals in 83 appearances for The Steelmen, giving the rest of the Scottish teams a front-row seat to his talent. And with Philippe Clement’s worries in front of goal, there is no wonder why Rangers would be intrigued.

 

However, having rejected the Gers last summer, the Dutchman seems to still hold all the power over Rangers, but clearly not over Groningen, who will not allow him to leave on a loan deal.

 

With the injuries to Danilo and Kemar Roofe, and Abdallah Sima away for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, Clement is putting all been putting all his trust in Cyriel Dessers recently. The loan signing of Fabio Silva from Wolves has increased the Belgian’s options but is still in need of an out-and-out striker.

 

Van Veen is that poacher that Rangers are searching for. Is he the best option for the club? That remains to be seen. And with Groningen expecting a wedge of cash for the deal to happen, it may not be the right time for Rangers to invest in a 32-year-old.