'We need to talk!' Rangers striker Dessers is set to discuss the future with manager Clement after falling down the pecking order at Ibrox.


Cyriel Dessers is open to talks with Philippe Clement over the future of Rangers.

The emergence of Hamza Igamane has seen the Nigerian international lose his place in the starting XI.

And, after coming off the bench to score his 13th goal of the season in a 3-0 win over Aberdeen, Dessers, 30, has made public his desire to play every week.

Speaking to Dutch publication VI, the former Feyenoord striker said: “I'm at a big club, but I'm 30 and I want to play every week.

'Preferably in the Rangers. If internally there are different feelings about it, then we have to talk.

Cyriel Dessers scores late against Aberdeen after being taken off the bench

Cyriel Dessers scores late against Aberdeen after being taken off the bench

Dessers has recently lost his place in the starting eleven to young striker Hamza Igamane.

Dessers has recently lost his place in the starting eleven to young striker Hamza Igamane.

Now Dessers wants to talk about his future with Rangers coach Philippe Clement.

Now Dessers wants to talk about his future with Rangers coach Philippe Clement.

'Last month I lost my starting job. The boy who plays now (Igamane) is also a good striker, he scores goals. I try to support him and help him because I want the team to win. But it's difficult.

'I don't know what my perspective is now. I imagine the Rangers will want to get something from me now. But January is a difficult window. Clubs that are doing well probably also have a striker who is performing well. And few clubs that need goals will immediately have the millions ready. “We'll have to wait and see.”

Despite losing his starting job, Dessers maintains healthy numbers, scoring 13 goals and dishing out four assists.

Concerned about failing to play more than 27 minutes in their last five league games, links to Cagliari, Empoli and Saint-Etienne offer hope Rangers will recoup some of the £4.3m they paid for a player who continues dividing opinion.

When asked if he would be interested in returning to Holland, Dessers replied: “Difficult. Feyenoord has three excellent strikers. The other clubs I played for also have a special place in my heart.

“But I have a certain price and there are only a few clubs that can pay it.” In any case, I want to play in a serious competition, for the prizes. The fire continues to burn.

Rangers are also willing to let winger Rabino Matondo and England midfielder Kieran Dowell leave Ibrox this month. Torino, Lecce, Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday have all been linked with Matondo, with the Welsh winger left out of the squad for the midweek match against Aberdeen.

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