Rangers secure 'huge upgrade' on Djeidi Gassama as expert reveals all on Badredine Bouanani
Djeidi Gassama may not be best pleased with Rangers' transfer activity on deadline day.
After another tough win on the road at Falkirk on Wednesday, Derek McInnes teased a couple of new signings.
Portland Timbers' striker Kevin Kelsy was always one of those, but the final third isn't done there.
Out of nowhere, Rangers have agreed an initial loan deal to sign Stuttgart's Badredine Bouanani before 5pm.
With a huge £15.5million option at the end of the loan for next summer, Gassama is clearly facing a huge battle.
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Badredine Bouanani through the eyes of African expert
Widely regarded as a successor to Riyad Mahrez on the international stage, Algeria have been patient with the winger.
Capable of magic things on the ball, he can also score set-pieces.
Dean Ammi, an African football journalist who has featured on BBC and Sky Sports, is very excited about the move at Ibrox.
Writing on X, the expert insists taht the move is a "huge upgrade" on Gassama, who has started the season well.
On top of that, he believes that Bouanani will light up Ibrox regularly.
As seen with the Asian market after signing Kim Minsu and Daisuke Yakota, this could unlock a whole host of new fans.
Where does Badredine Bouanani fit in at Rangers?
McInnes has played with two wingers consistently, but it's Gassama who has caught the eye most recently.
With powerful runs from deep, the only thing missing has been that end product.
Findlay Curtis has also been given his chance against Aberdeen and Falkirk, and based on those two games, it would be him dropping out if anyone at this moment in time.
Playing on the right-hand side primarily, that would be Curtis' spot, with Minsu more centrally and Gassama on the left.
That could be a menacing three behind the striker, with is Lawrence Shankland right now, but could be Kelsy too.