Chermiti injured after Rangers reject bid for striker

What the report says

Rangers have turned down an approach for striker Youssef Chermiti after the offer fell short of the Scottish Premiership club’s asking price, manager Derek McInnes said. BBC Sport reported that McInnes did not name the buying club but said the valuation for the 22-year-old had not been met. The story also noted reports linking Turkish champions Galatasaray with the bid.

Chermiti, who joined Rangers from Everton in September 2025, left Saturday’s home match against Hibernian with an injury after starting the game. McInnes said the club regards him as an important part of the squad and does not want to encourage speculation while the team is trying to strengthen the group.

The forward has made 43 appearances for Rangers, including 30 starts, and has scored 15 goals, according to the BBC report. He has also represented Portugal at under-21 level. Rangers have already made nine summer signings under McInnes, who arrived from Heart of Midlothian, and the manager said more additions may still follow as the club continues to work on other targets.

The development matters because it shows Rangers are resisting interest in one of their more valuable players while also balancing their own recruitment plans. For a club trying to build under a new manager, retaining key talent can be as important as bringing in new arrivals.