Gers have had an initial bid for the wide man turned down but talks are continuing in attempt to thrash out a deal for the Moroccan
Couhaib Driouech of PSV Eindhoven
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Couhaib Driouech feels underappreciated at PSV Eindhoven as he booted the door to a Rangers move wide open.
Record Sport exclusively revealed that an initial Gers offer has been knocked back by the Dutch giants although it is expected that their £6million valuation will be met.
Driouech bagged a double against Liverpool and also netted against Napoli in the Champions League last season. However, starting just five Eredivise games and being a sub 24 times left him unhappy.
And he didn't attempt to mask his frustration at a lack of regular game time with the Dutch champions in an interview last month.
He said: "I had many highlights last season, especially in the Champions League, but to be honest, I expected more from the season. "I would have liked to have played more often.
"I do think I deserved more games and to have had more appreciation. Three goals and two assists in six Champions League matches is not normal.
"For example, I scored twice against Liverpool, but then I didn't play against FC Volendam a few days later. That really hit me hard.
"After that, I played again against Atletico Madrid. I think I did well then, but after that I was back on the sidelines.
"I had to deal with those situations and that hasn't always been easy, although I think I have always behaved professionally towards the club and given it my all in training.
"I believe it's good for a player's development to get the chance to show what you can do in a few consecutive matches and I don't think I've had that chance, except once at the beginning of the season and right after the winter break.
"But when the other guys were back, I had to sit on the bench again.
"I want to play no matter what. If that’s here, it’s here. If not, I’ll have to look further. I’ve reached the point where I know I can do it and I really want to show it.
"If that’s not here, it would have to be somewhere else, but I wouldn’t be afraid to take on a new challenge."
But Driouech believes his career has been boosted by being tutored by PSV 's veteran Croatian hero Ivan Perisic.
He said: "We play in the same position and he is a big name in football history who has achieved a lot. I have learned a lot from him.
"Often after training, we go for a bit of finishing practice or crosses. He is an example to many of the guys in everything he does to always stay fit and that is admirable."