Deal off? AEK Athens coach addresses Cyriel Dessers’ links

AEK Athens head coach, Marko Nikolic, has made a shocking admission about his side's interest in Rangers and Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 30-year-old has been linked with an exit away from Hampden Park, with the Greek Champions reportedly agreeing on personal terms with the Belgium-born Nigerian striker.

Additionally, Dessers' former club, Feyenoord, have rekindled their interest in him ahead of the 2025/2026 season, posing the option of an emotional reunion.

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However, it appears a move for Dessers might be off after Athens coach stated his side are not in the transfer window for a forward this summer.

“No, because in attack we are good with Zini, Pierrot, Martial and even Eliasson,” the Serbian said in quotes revealed by Daily Record.

“We are working on the left-back, but we have time. Full-backs on the market are always a difficult matter. It is not a big issue, we are also looking for a player for another position,” Nikolic concluded.

With Athens purportedly out of the picture, the options on the table for the Dessers are a return to Holland or a stay at Ibrox.

In the meantime, Rangers' new boss, Russell Martin, is looking forward to working with the Nigerian International, shunning talks of any exit.

“No, I don't think I can say anything about his [Dessers] future. The updates will come as and when they are actually real.

“So, at the minute, I'm expecting him to return on Monday and I'm looking forward to working with him,” the ex-Southampton boss said in an interview with Sky Sports Scotland.