PSV’s Peter Bosz Confirms Luuk De Jong Could Join Rangers | OneFootball

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·2 Juli 2025

PSV’s Peter Bosz Confirms Luuk De Jong Could Join Rangers

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It is always around this time of the transfer window that the rumour mill begins to swirl with more intrigue than substance. Supporters hear a lot of names thrown around, particularly forwards from continental Europe, and as ever, Rangers find themselves at the centre of speculation. One such story in Luuk de Jong Rangers transfer is doing the rounds now, and while it is not fully concrete, there are certainly enough whispers to raise eyebrows.

There has been a lot of talk in recent days about Luuk de Jong’s name appearing in Rangers circles. The Dutch striker has been the subject of considerable discussion after PSV manager Peter Bosz gave an open and honest update about the veteran forward’s indecision on his next move. De Jong has not committed either way to staying in the Eredivisie or departing, which naturally creates fertile ground for Rangers speculation. We at Ibrox Noise have covered such a scenario before with de Jong, when he admitted the Champions League tie against Rangers was a disaster.


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Peter Bosz recently said of the striker:

“Luuk doesn’t know yet what he will do. I spoke to him briefly, not so long ago. I definitely still hope Luuk will return here. He hasn’t said he’s staying, but he hasn’t said he’s going either. He doesn’t know yet.”

That frank assessment adds even more fuel to the rumour fire. Rangers, having been linked before, are now seeing his name crop up again among the chatter, and it does beg the question—are the club genuinely interested this time around?

“I’ve worked with Luuk wonderfully in the past two years, so I hope he stays. Look, the club has to make a decision about him at some point. We might have to say that we will switch to someone else. There might come a point where we have to do that. But anyway, he said the same thing to me as he said to the club – he doesn’t know what he is going to do yet. He no longer has a contract at PSV – he can still come and train here, but he’s chosen not to do that. As I understand it, it’s because he does not want to create a false impression. It is certainly a unique situation.”

From a footballing standpoint, Luuk de Jong Rangers’ transfer certainly fits the bill of the classic Rangers forward. He is tall, experienced, and good in the air with a respectable scoring record. However, he is also 33 years old and is well into the twilight of his career. While his pedigree cannot be questioned, it is unclear if he would match the intensity and demand of the Scottish Premiership week in and week out.

Some fans may recall his impact in previous European ties, including a dramatic late equaliser against Rangers. That goal alone will keep him in the memory of the Ibrox faithful. But there is a big leap from facing Rangers as an opponent to leading the line in front of a demanding Ibrox crowd every week.

Financially, any deal would require a careful balance. De Jong would likely command significant wages given his CV and scoring history, and it is uncertain whether Rangers are prepared to allocate that kind of budget for a player of his age. Russell Martin has made it clear that youth and energy will be key pillars of his squad moving forward, and while experience has its place, it would have to be the right fit at the right cost.

At present, there is no confirmation of a bid or formal talks. But with Bosz openly admitting that de Jong’s future remains undecided, Rangers will be watching with interest. Whether this is a genuine pursuit or just another name floating in the summer breeze remains to be seen. But one thing is clear—any striker arriving at Ibrox this window must be able to contribute now, not on reputation alone.

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