How Martin O'Neill is mocking Rangers with Fares Ghedjemis transfer admission

Martin O'Neill has confirmed Celtic are working on signing Rangers transfer target Fares Ghedjemis.

The Frosinone right-winger is being linked with a move to both Old Firm clubs, resulting in a transfer battle in Glasgow.

With the Hoops working on a deal for the 23-year-old Algeria international, the Gers will surely need to step up their pursuit if they want to win the race for his signature.

Celtic have made their interest in Ghedjemis public and it's now up to the Ibrox hierarchy to make the next move.

The attacker helped the Italian club win promotion to Serie A last season with 15 league goals.

At the moment, the Light Blues are clearly desperate for multiple new wingers and they arguably can't afford to lose one of their targets to their bitter rivals.

What Martin O'Neill has said about Celtic move for Rangers target Fares Ghedjemis

Ibrox News have covered reports of the Old Firm clubs battling it out for Ghedjemis this summer.

O'Neill now seems to be mocking the Gers by admitting the Hoops have "a very, very strong interest" in the winger.

The Northern Irish manager went on to say that the Parkhead side were "genuinely making really good progress" to sign the Algerian ace.

Now, the ball is firmly in the Ibrox hierarchy's court, as they've been forced to either discard Ghedjemis as a target or focus on getting a deal over the line for him.

O'Neill has undoubtedly put the Light Blues in a bit of a dilemma as Derek McInnes needs new wingers immediately and certainly can't afford to be involved in a battle for the Frosinone forward.

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On paper, Rangers have made some interesting signings this summer, with Olwethu Makhanya coming in as the eighth addition.

However, it can be argued that instead of being methodical, the Gers have failed to build a balanced squad before the opening game of the season.

The Light Blues drew 1-1 at Tannadice Park on 31 July and the Scottish manager demanded more signings in his post-match interview.

It was clear against the Tangerines that the Govan side lacked quality on the wings and in defence.

There's a lack of defensive depth in McInnes' squad, while they also lack creativity out wide, which should be a concern for fans in G51 despite the Glaswegian outfit's significant investment in the team so far.