The 24-year-old Moroccan attacker had passed the medical examination, but Rangers concluded that he might not be immediately available for play. This disagreement led to a significant dispute between the two clubs, ultimately resulting in Rangers deciding not to pursue the transfer. The cancellation of the transfer is the fourth time in five months that PSV has seen a transfer deal fall through at the last minute. The previous failed transfers involved players with a combined value of around 55 million euros.
Driouech's contract with PSV runs until mid-2029, and he will remain a player for the club for the foreseeable future. The transfer was initially agreed upon between PSV and Rangers, but the club's owner vetoed the deal, leading to the cancellation. Driouech had travelled to Manchester for the medical examination and was even present at Ibrox, the home stadium of Rangers, before the deal fell through.