Gassama agrees personal terms to join Rangers amid Sheffield Wednesday turmoil
Rangers have been heavily linked to Djeidi Gassama this week.
The 21-year-old winger arrived at Sheffield Wednesday in 2023 from PSG and has been an instant hit at Hillsborough.
Last season, the versatile winger netted eight times and picked up one assist as the Owls avoided relegation.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Rangers were looking to sign Gassama, with multiple other Championship clubs interested.
Now, this transfer saga has developed further as Russell Martin looks to upgrade his attack.
Rangers agree deal to sign Gassama
With the future of Hamza Igamane in doubt at Rangers, Martin has been looking for potential replacements.
Now, according to the Daily Record (8 July), the Gers have struck a deal to sign Gassama.
Rangers have agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old, with a four-year contract set to be signed.
Now, all that is left is for the two clubs to reach an agreed fee for the transfer, with Sheffield Wednesday currently in financial turmoil.
The Owls have struggled to pay wages on time in recent months, which has led to transfer embargos.
However, the report goes on to say that an official move to nearing completion, with Gassama saying “yes” to Rangers.
Gassama has the potential to be a star at Ibrox
Given his age, Gassama has already shown plenty of signs that he could be a great player in the future.
Now, Martin has a chance to harness this potential away from a chaotic club like Sheffield Wednesday.
| Djeidi Gassama at Sheffield Wednesday | |
| Appearances | 84 |
| Goals | 12 |
| Assists | 4 |
At Ibrox, the winger could easily thrive in both the Scottish Premiership and Europe, given his skillset.
The fact that the 21-year-old can also play across the front line could make him useful if injuries or suspensions occur.
Now, the task will be to get Gassama up to speed with Martin’s tactics as soon as possible, ready for the upcoming Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos.
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