Man, what a roller coaster for Rangers fans! Striker Youssef Chermiti went down injured after starting Saturday’s match against Hibernian, and on top of that, the club just flat out rejected a huge offer for him. Talk about a punch to the gut and a massive sigh of relief all in the same day.
The Money Move That Didn’t Happen
Can you believe it? Derek McInnes, the gaffer himself, confirmed that a bid came in for Chermiti, but it just wasn’t enough. We’re talking about a club valuation that wasn’t met. Word on the street, according to BBC Scotland, was that Turkish champions Galatasaray were the ones knocking, trying to scoop up our guy. But nope! McInnes laid it out, saying, “I’m led to believe the club’s valuation of the player hasn’t been met,” and “So, from our point of view, like everything else, when you get clubs looking at your players, it’s business as you were.” What a statement, right? It really tells you where the club stands. Chermiti, only 22 and capped at under-21 level for Portugal, is a massive talent. Remember, he joined us from Everton back in September 2025, and rumour has it, he was the most expensive buy since Tore Andre Flo in 2000! So, yeah, he’s got a big tag on him, and clearly, Rangers aren’t letting him go for cheap.
Building The Squad, Despite The Blow
This whole situation just highlights how crucial Chermiti is to what we’re building. McInnes wasn’t shy about it, telling everyone, “It’s no surprise that he’s a player who’s got a big tag on him and he’s got high potential, but thankfully he’s our player and that will continue to be the case.” He’s been a force, too, bagging 15 goals in 43 appearances, with 30 of those being starts. Those are solid numbers for a young striker! The manager’s got a vision here. He’s trying to build a team, plain and simple, and Chermiti is a key piece of that puzzle. “We’re trying to build a team here at the minute and we’re trying to still bring additions to the team that helps us add to the good players that we’ve got, including Youssef,” McInnes said. They’ve already pulled off nine signings this summer since McInnes rolled in from Heart of Midlothian, and he’s still on the hunt for more talent. “We’ve got a few bids in for several players and a few things are ongoing at the minute,” he revealed. The team’s gotta keep pushing, keep concentrating on the game, even with all this transfer drama swirling around.
So, while it stings that Chermiti is sidelined with that injury, it’s a massive relief that the club stood firm on his valuation. McInnes is hopeful for more news on targets in the coming days, which is exactly what we wanna hear as fans. We’re building something special here, and keeping our best players, while bringing in new blood, is how we get it done. Get well soon, Youssef! We need you back on the pitch!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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