Celta Vigo have entered the race to sign PSV winger Couhaib Driouech by making an offer for the 24-year-old Morocco international, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Driouech is expected to leave PSV, with Rangers having already opened discussions with the Dutch club. Red Bull Salzburg have also made enquiries about the player, but Celta Vigo are now the latest side to show concrete interest.
The Spanish club’s determination to complete a deal is underlined by the fact that it has submitted a formal proposal for Driouech. The precise value of the offer remains unknown, as does the fee PSV would demand for a player who is still contracted to the Eindhoven club until the middle of 2029.
Rangers had been close to reaching an agreement with PSV, but Driouech’s preference is to continue his career in southern Europe. That desire has opened the door for Celta Vigo to strengthen their pursuit of the winger.
Celta had already expressed an interest in the Morocco international earlier this summer. The club has now followed that initial approach with an offer, placing greater pressure on the clubs involved to decide Driouech’s next destination.
Rangers have also been active in the negotiations after making contact with PSV. Red Bull Salzburg remain among the clubs monitoring the situation, although no offer from the Austrian side has been reported.
The developments come after it became increasingly clear last week that Driouech would leave PSV. Despite his long-term contract, the national champions could be prepared to consider a transfer if an acceptable proposal is received.
The exact financial terms of the possible move have not been disclosed. It is also not known whether Celta Vigo’s offer matches PSV’s valuation or whether further discussions will be required before an agreement can be reached.
Driouech’s wish to move to southern Europe could prove significant as the race develops. Rangers have been close to a deal with PSV, but the player’s preference may give Celta Vigo an advantage in the negotiations.
Earlier this summer, Celta Vigo’s interest was known but had not resulted in a formal proposal. Their decision to make an offer now marks a change in their position and gives PSV a choice between the clubs competing for the winger.
The report also says that the London club has now taken action, although the details of that move are not specified. For the moment, Celta Vigo, Rangers and Red Bull Salzburg are the clubs linked with Driouech, with the player’s preference pointing towards a move to southern Europe.
