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Youssef Chermiti Transfer from Rangers to Olympique Lyonnais
According to The Daily Record, there is ongoing interest in Youssef Chermiti from top European clubs, and an Istanbul outfit and former French champions Lyon have both been tracking the Rangers player all summer.
According to The Daily Record, there is ongoing interest in Youssef Chermiti from top European clubs, and an Istanbul outfit and former French champions Lyon have both been tracking the Rangers player all summer.
Youssef Chermiti is attracting interest from Olympique Lyon after an impressive second half of the season at Rangers. Scottish journalist Andy Devlin reported that Lyon made tentative inquiries regarding Chermiti and were told that the bidding starts at £20m. Lyon has not followed up since being made aware of the striker's price tag. Rangers were adamant that any bids for the 22-year-old attacker would need to start at the £20m mark.
Youssef Chermiti is attracting interest from Olympique Lyon after an impressive second half of the season at Rangers. Scottish journalist Andy Devlin reported that Lyon made tentative inquiries regarding Chermiti and were told that the bidding starts at £20m. Lyon has not followed up since being made aware of the striker's price tag. Rangers were adamant that any bids for the 22-year-old attacker would need to start at the £20m mark.
Lyon closely studied the profile of Youssef Chermiti, but the transfer is considered particularly complex and is now very unlikely to happen.
Lyon closely studied the profile of Youssef Chermiti, but the transfer is considered particularly complex and is now very unlikely to happen.
According to Record Sport, Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca urged his club to contact Rangers to arrange a deal for Youssef Chermiti, but discussions did not progress after the French side indicated they value Chermiti at no more than £20 million. The same source reported that Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh believes Chermiti could be sold for a much higher fee and that there has been no further contact. Youssef Chermiti has dismissed rumours of interest from Lyon and stated that he is very happy where he is.
According to Record Sport, Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca urged his club to contact Rangers to arrange a deal for Youssef Chermiti, but discussions did not progress after the French side indicated they value Chermiti at no more than £20 million. The same source reported that Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh believes Chermiti could be sold for a much higher fee and that there has been no further contact. Youssef Chermiti has dismissed rumours of interest from Lyon and stated that he is very happy where he is.
According to a report from Foot Mercato which was relayed by Sport Witness, Lyon have submitted an €18m (£15m) bid for Youssef Chermiti, prompting a response from Rangers. The same report indicates that Rangers are threatening to end the sale, as they are not willing to sell their forward for that price. The report also states that Rangers want a fee close to their record sale of approximately £20m for Calvin Bassey. Discussions are continuing between the clubs.
According to a report from Foot Mercato which was relayed by Sport Witness, Lyon have submitted an €18m (£15m) bid for Youssef Chermiti, prompting a response from Rangers. The same report indicates that Rangers are threatening to end the sale, as they are not willing to sell their forward for that price. The report also states that Rangers want a fee close to their record sale of approximately £20m for Calvin Bassey. Discussions are continuing between the clubs.
Lyon is currently the leading club attempting to sign Youssef Chermiti. According to sources, the Ligue 1 side has contacted Rangers and views Chermiti as the ideal replacement following the end of Endrick’s loan spell from Real Madrid. Lyon is preparing an offer worth under €20million (£17.1m / $22.9m), including add-ons, but this is considerably lower than the Scottish club’s valuation. Rangers want to receive around £25million, viewing the former Sporting CP talent as central to their plans unless a substantial bid is made. Everton included a significant sell-on clause when selling Chermiti to Rangers, which has further inflated his asking price. The exact percentage of the clause has not been confirmed, but the Toffees would benefit financially from any sale.
Lyon is currently the leading club attempting to sign Youssef Chermiti. According to sources, the Ligue 1 side has contacted Rangers and views Chermiti as the ideal replacement following the end of Endrick’s loan spell from Real Madrid. Lyon is preparing an offer worth under €20million (£17.1m / $22.9m), including add-ons, but this is considerably lower than the Scottish club’s valuation. Rangers want to receive around £25million, viewing the former Sporting CP talent as central to their plans unless a substantial bid is made. Everton included a significant sell-on clause when selling Chermiti to Rangers, which has further inflated his asking price. The exact percentage of the clause has not been confirmed, but the Toffees would benefit financially from any sale.
Rangers have informed Benjamin Charrier, Lyon's head of recruitment, that they do not intend to allow Youssef Chermiti to leave the club before the end of the 2026 summer transfer window. It is likely that a fee close to €23m, the sum received for Calvin Bassey's move to Ajax in 2022, would be required to persuade Rangers to sell Youssef Chermiti this summer.
Rangers have informed Benjamin Charrier, Lyon's head of recruitment, that they do not intend to allow Youssef Chermiti to leave the club before the end of the 2026 summer transfer window. It is likely that a fee close to €23m, the sum received for Calvin Bassey's move to Ajax in 2022, would be required to persuade Rangers to sell Youssef Chermiti this summer.
Olympique Lyonnais has placed Youssef Chermiti at the top of its offensive shortlist and is considering an offer of 14 million euros plus 4 million euros in bonuses. Lyon's recruitment manager, Benjamin Charrier, has recently contacted Rangers management to advance the matter. Despite this interest, the Glasgow club does not want to sell Youssef Chermiti this summer. An offer of 14 million euros plus 4 million euros in bonuses is not expected to be sufficient to persuade the Scottish leaders, as Rangers are determined to retain their striker for another season.
Olympique Lyonnais has placed Youssef Chermiti at the top of its offensive shortlist and is considering an offer of 14 million euros plus 4 million euros in bonuses. Lyon's recruitment manager, Benjamin Charrier, has recently contacted Rangers management to advance the matter. Despite this interest, the Glasgow club does not want to sell Youssef Chermiti this summer. An offer of 14 million euros plus 4 million euros in bonuses is not expected to be sufficient to persuade the Scottish leaders, as Rangers are determined to retain their striker for another season.
Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports that Lyon has identified Youssef Chermiti as a potential replacement for Endrick and is considering a €20m (£17m) offer. The French club is not seeking to spend large amounts on players and has reportedly implemented a wage cap after a change in ownership. It is believed that Rangers have set a £21.5m asking price for Chermiti. A move to Lyon would give Chermiti the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League.
Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports that Lyon has identified Youssef Chermiti as a potential replacement for Endrick and is considering a €20m (£17m) offer. The French club is not seeking to spend large amounts on players and has reportedly implemented a wage cap after a change in ownership. It is believed that Rangers have set a £21.5m asking price for Chermiti. A move to Lyon would give Chermiti the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League.
Foot Mercato claims that Lyon is interested in acquiring Youssef Chermiti as they look to strengthen their forward line. It is reported that Rangers want £25m for his transfer, but reports in Spain suggest Lyon is seeking a deal of approximately £17m.
Foot Mercato claims that Lyon is interested in acquiring Youssef Chermiti as they look to strengthen their forward line. It is reported that Rangers want £25m for his transfer, but reports in Spain suggest Lyon is seeking a deal of approximately £17m.
According to a report, Olympique Lyonnais are interested in signing 22-year-old Portuguese and Tunisian striker Youssef Chermiti from Rangers. The same report noted the French club had previously considered Hearts player Claudio Braga. The report adds that the Ligue 1 side could soon make a bid of under £17.1 million, including bonuses. Rangers, who signed Chermiti from Everton for a total of around £10 million, are currently in talks regarding the striker's future, although there is no indication of how they would respond to an offer. A transfer is not anticipated to occur in the immediate future, as new manager Derek McInnes is still assessing his squad. Chermiti joined the Scottish club in September 2025 and is under contract until June 2029. In the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership season, he scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists in 25 appearances. The forward, who has 8 caps for Portugal's U21 team, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €15.00m and has also been linked with clubs in the Netherlands and Turkey.
According to a report, Olympique Lyonnais are interested in signing 22-year-old Portuguese and Tunisian striker Youssef Chermiti from Rangers. The same report noted the French club had previously considered Hearts player Claudio Braga. The report adds that the Ligue 1 side could soon make a bid of under £17.1 million, including bonuses. Rangers, who signed Chermiti from Everton for a total of around £10 million, are currently in talks regarding the striker's future, although there is no indication of how they would respond to an offer. A transfer is not anticipated to occur in the immediate future, as new manager Derek McInnes is still assessing his squad. Chermiti joined the Scottish club in September 2025 and is under contract until June 2029. In the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership season, he scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists in 25 appearances. The forward, who has 8 caps for Portugal's U21 team, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €15.00m and has also been linked with clubs in the Netherlands and Turkey.
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