# Rangers pursuit and failed transfer of Couhaib Driouech > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rangers-pursuit-of-couhaib-driouech > Updated: 2026-08-31T16:06:26.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 7. Rangers Football Club entered negotiations to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech following the rejection of an initial €7.5 million bid. While clubs including Celta Vigo, Red Bull Salzburg, and Burnley showed interest, Rangers prepared an improved offer and discussed personal terms with the 24-year-old Moroccan international. By August 10, the transfer was nearing completion, valued at approximately €8 million. However, by August 13, the proposed transfer collapsed. Although initial reports suggested paperwork delays, the move failed after an injury was discovered during the medical process. Despite Rangers reaching an agreement with PSV Eindhoven for a fee between £6.5 million and £7 million, the deal did not materialize. Following the collapse, Rangers faced criticism from Dutch media. Journalist Rik Elfrink described the club’s conduct as “inhumane,” alleging that Rangers abandoned the deal due to a disagreement regarding the length of a potential injury while the player was already at the stadium. Reports later specified that Rangers declined the transfer due to concerns regarding a thigh injury that might require a six-week rehabilitation period. By August 23, Celta Vigo had reached a verbal agreement with PSV Eindhoven to sign Driouech for a fee between €7 million and €8 million. While Rangers withdrew due to concerns over a muscle injury, PSV and Celta Vigo maintained the injury was minor. The winger was left out of PSV’s squad for their match against FC Groningen to facilitate the move. On August 25, Celta Vigo officially announced the signing of Driouech from PSV Eindhoven. The 24-year-old signed a contract running until June 2030 for a transfer fee of approximately €7 million. The club described him as a versatile attacker whose speed and one-on-one abilities suit manager Claudio Giráldez’s tactical style. During his official presentation, Driouech addressed the speculation regarding the failed Rangers move. ## Claims - Celta Vigo has signed winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The contract for Driouech runs until June 2030. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Driouech is the fifth signing for Celta Vigo during the current transfer window. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The transfer fee for Driouech is approximately 7 million euros. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Celta Vigo signs winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven Celta Vigo has signed winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth 7 million euros. The Moroccan international has committed to the club until 2030. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celta-vigo-signs-winger-couhaib-driouech-from-psv-eindhoven-1 ### 2026-08-25: Celta Vigo signs winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven Celta Vigo has signed 24-year-old winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year deal worth approximately €7 million. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celta-vigo-signs-winger-couhaib-driouech-from-psv-eindhoven ### 2026-08-23: Celta Vigo nears deal for PSV winger Couhaib Driouech Celta Vigo has reached a verbal agreement with PSV Eindhoven to sign Moroccan winger Couhaib Driouech for approximately €7-€8 million following a collapsed transfer to Rangers. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/couhaib-driouech-set-for-8-million-euro-transfer-to-celta-de-vigo ### 2026-08-20: Rangers FC faces criticism over collapsed transfer and pursues new defensive target Rangers FC faces criticism over a collapsed £7m deal for PSV's Couhaib Driouech while simultaneously pursuing defender Adamo Nagalo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangers-fc-faces-criticism-over-collapsed-transfer-and-pursues-new-defensive-target ### 2026-08-13: Rangers transfer for Couhaib Driouech collapses due to injury Rangers' attempt to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech has collapsed due to an injury, despite the clubs reaching an agreement on a transfer fee. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangers-transfer-for-couhaib-driouech-collapses-due-to-injury ### 2026-08-10: Rangers FC expects further signings as Driouech move nears completion Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh expects three to five more signings before the transfer window closes, as the club nears the completion of a deal for Moroccan winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangers-fc-expects-further-signings-as-driouech-move-nears-completion ### 2026-08-06: Rangers close in on PSV winger Couhaib Driouech as Celta Vigo eyes rival bid Rangers are close to signing PSV winger Couhaib Driouech after a €7.5m bid was rejected; PSV wants €8‑8.5m and Celta Vigo may intervene, while Rangers continue scouting other wide players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangers-close-in-on-psv-winger-couhaib-driouech-as-celta-vigo-eyes-rival-bid --- Cite as: Rangers pursuit and failed transfer of Couhaib Driouech. 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