Italian Serie A side Cagliari have identified 29 year old Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers as one of the options to bolster their attack ahead of the start of next season, OwnGoalNigeria.com understands.
They have reportedly made an approach to bring the forward back to the Serie A , but Rangers asking price of €5m is making the deal to stall, as they want the same amount they signed him from relegated Serie A side Cremonense last summer.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Sardinians are now looking at the possibility of having the forward who scored 22 goals last season in all competitions on loan, with an obligation to buy at the end of next season.
In his only season in the Italian top division he scored six goals in 26 games. A senior international for Nigeria he presently has two goals from six caps, the last of which came in the 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly game in March.
Greek side PAOK are also in the running for the forward with Rangers open to his exit as they seek funds to strengthen other areas of the team that requires pressing attention.
Daniel Martins