Rangers have been one of the busiest clubs in Europe so far this summer. They’ve welcomed a new manager in Derek McInnes and also welcomed five fresh faces since then.
They’re not done there, either, with rumours still linking them with moves for the likes of Elijah Just.
It’s not just incomings on their mind, though. Several current stars have also been linked with moves away in a major reshuffle at Ibrox, and that includes Youssef Chermiti.
The forward splits opinions at Ibrox and an offer from Ligue 1 side Lyon has already sparked a response from Rangers.
|
Football FanCast’s Verdict |
|
|---|---|
|
Credibility |
Everyone’s got a price and whilst the latest report claims that Rangers want to keep Chermiti, that stance is simply there to drive up the price of Lyon’s offer. The French club now know that the Gers will walk away from the sale if they don’t increase their €18m (£15m) bid. |
|
Finances |
It’s unclear just how much Rangers want that offer to be increased by, but their current record sale sits at £19.6m. It’s entirely feasible that they’ll demand a similar price to sell Chermiti. |
|
Insight |
Chermiti wasn’t always consistent in his debut campaign in Scotland, but he was a man of the big games – scoring seven goals against Celtic and Hearts. That, alone, should make him extra valuable to those at Ibrox. |
|
Impact |
This deal can go one of two ways. If Lyon up their offer, they could land Chermiti and Rangers are likely to then enter the market themselves for a forward. If that offer fails to arrive, however, then the Gers may happily settle for their forward options. |
The 49ers have put Rangers in a position to stand firm on their asking price. Now, it’s up to Lyon to match it, as talks continue.
Lyon launch Youssef Chermiti offer
As reported by Foot Mercato, and relayed by Sport Witness, Rangers are threatening to walk away from the Chermiti sale after Lyon’s €18m (£15m) offer.
The Gers are not willing to part ways with their forward for that price and want close to their record sale of around £20m for Calvin Bassey.
Whether their stubbornness is designed to send a message to Lyon to walk away or just jostling for a bigger deal is unclear.
It puts the move at somewhat of a crossroads, with the ball now very much in Lyon’s court.
Rangers right to maintain sale stance
Gone are the days when Rangers allow themselves to get low-balled in the transfer market. There’s enough financial stability from the 49ers to cash in at the right price and Ibrox chiefs are taking full advantage.
It’s also worth noting that Chermiti would not be a simple man to replace. The forward is still just 22 years old, scored 15 goals in all competitions last season and proved to be a thorn in the side of Rangers’ biggest rivals. He wasn’t always consistent, but the potential is there.
|
Rank |
Player |
Sold to |
Year |
Fee |
|
1 |
Calvin Bassey |
Ajax |
2022 |
£19.6m |
|
2 |
Nathan Patterson |
Everton |
2022 |
£11.5m |
|
3 |
Hamza Igamane |
Lille |
2025 |
£10.4m |
|
4 |
Alan Hutton |
Tottenham |
2008 |
£9m |
|
5 |
Giovanni van Bronckhorst |
Arsenal |
2001 |
£8.5m |
On paper, all signs are pointing towards a player that Rangers should sell for a record fee and no less. Whether Lyon match that price or watch the Gers walk away is now the big question.
Big-money World Cup star could sign for Rangers and become Tavernier 2.0
Glasgow Rangers are reportedly interested in a deal to sign a star who could be their next James Tavernier.
