Oumar Camara undergoes medical as Kevin Thelwell makes Rangers call
PSG teenager Oumar Camara is reportedly set for a transfer this summer amid links to Rangers.
The Ibrox outfit are braced for an eventful summer with Russell Martin arriving after the new owners took over.
Thus far, no first-team signings have been made but work is ongoing behind the scenes.
Kevin Thelwell vetoes Oumar Camara transfer as medical done elsewhere
Rangers are all set to miss out on signing Camara this summer, despite there being optimism initially.
The Ibrox outfit had reached an agreement to sign the PSG youth star, but that deal will not be going ahead.
According to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins (12 June), Kevin Thelwell’s arrival saw the deal for the 18-year-old fall through.
| Competition | Matches Played | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National U19 Championship – Group A | 19 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1,407′ |
| UEFA Youth League | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 364′ |
| Championnat National U19 – Phase finale | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 264′ |
| Coupe Gambardella | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68′ |
| Total 24/25 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2,103′ |
This table reflects Camara’s contributions in the 2024/25 season, showcasing his goal-scoring ability and versatility across multiple youth competitions.
He is currently heading to Portugal to complete his medical ahead of a move to Vitoria Guimaraes.
The Frenchman has already agreed on a four-year deal and has completed his pre-transfer medical.
As his contract at the Champions League winners ran out, he will be moving to the Portuguese club on a free transfer.
Rangers may regret not signing Camara this summer
Rangers may regret not signing Camara this summer due to his exceptional potential and versatile skillset, which could have bolstered their attack and long-term squad development.
The 18-year-old PSG Under-19 captain, who can play as a right-winger or left-winger, showcased his talent with seven goals and four assists in 19 games in the youth league, demonstrating pace, trickery and a knack for beating defenders.
His ability to play on either flank or centrally offers tactical flexibility, ideal for Gers’ ambitions in the Scottish Premiership and European competitions.
Camara’s leadership, evidenced by captaining PSG’s youth side, and his interest from clubs like Manchester United, Dortmund, and Benfica, underline his high ceiling.
Rangers’ decision to cool interest, influenced by their ownership change and Martin’s appointment, may cost them a player with significant resale value and immediate first-team potential.
With the Light Blues’ wing depth thin and past struggles with youth integration, missing out on the Frenchman could hinder their attacking dynamism and future transfer profits, especially as he was drawn to their project for first-team opportunities.
This oversight might haunt them as they aim to compete domestically and in Europe.