Tresor Mputu was named player of the tournament at last year's CHAN

TP Mazembe expect their star striker Tresor Mputu Mabi to move to a European club in June.

Mputu had been tipped for a move in the January transfer window, but TP Mazembe says the clubs were too late with their bids.

Mputu has become a prime target after leading DR Congo to victory in last year's inaugural African Nations Championship (CHAN).

He also captained the Lubumbashi club to their first African Champions League title in almost 40 years.

Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers are one of the clubs to express an interest in signing Mputu, according to club spokesman Eddy Kabelu.

"They say they will come to us in June. We are waiting for them," Kabelu told BBC Sport.

"It's not only Glasgow Rangers who are interested.

"There are also clubs in France, Spain and England who have made enquiries about Mputu."

TP Mazembe will take on Mali's Stade Malien on Sunday in the African Super Cup in Lubumbashi.

Mputu has been shortlisted for the Caf award for Best Player on the African continent in 2009.

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