Rangers could seal Youssef Chermiti transfer after Wednesday development
Rangers are keen on sealing a deadline-busting move for Everton striker Youssef Chermiti.
Chermiti has emerged on Rangers’ radar as Russell Martin wants to bring in a new forward before the transfer window closes.
During his days at the Merseyside club, Kevin Thelwell was the one who signed the 21-year-old from Sporting CP.
While the Ibrox outfit are keen on a deal, Everton are reluctant to let Chermiti join a club outside England on loan.
Youssef Chermiti omitted from Everton matchday squad
Everton took on Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and won 2-0.
These games are typically used by managers to play their fringe players and give them first-team minutes.
However, David Moyes omitted Chermiti from the matchday squad and the Liverpool Echo’s Joe Thomas has labelled him as an obvious candidate for a loan move.
With Hamza Igamane set to leave Rangers, signing a new number nine in the coming days has become the priority.
Chermiti’s absence will put Thelwell on red alert and contact could be initiated soon to bring him to Ibrox.
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Rangers must seal cost-effective deal
Bringing Chermiti on loan from Everton represents a shrewd, cost-effective strategy for Rangers amid mounting challenges.
With Igamane’s imminent £10.4million departure to Lille, triggered by his disruptive refusal to play against St Mirren, Gers face a void in their forward line.
Igamane’s 16-goal haul last season underscored his importance, but his exit leaves Martin short on proven strikers.
- Chermiti is 21 years old and stands at 1.92 metres tall
- He has made 24 senior appearances for Everton but has not found the back of the net yet
Enter Chermiti, a 21-year-old Portuguese talent signed by Rangers’ sporting director Thelwell for £15million in 2023, boasting raw potential from his Sporting CP days.
Despite injury setbacks at Everton, a season-long loan guarantees him vital minutes at Ibrox without transfer fees.
Crucially, failing to qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League has cost the Light Blues more than £15million in revenue.
This financial squeeze demands prudent moves like Chermiti’s, preserving funds from Igamane’s sale for squad depth while injecting youthful dynamism to chase domestic glory and bridge the gap to Celtic’s superior earnings.
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