Rangers Reject Bids for Chermiti and Gassama

Glasgow Rangers have rejected substantial transfer offers for two of their key attacking players as they focus on mounting a challenge for the Scottish Premiership title. The club turned down a 13 million pound bid from Fenerbahce for striker Youssef Chermiti and a 10 million pound proposal from Monaco for winger Djeidi Gassama, signaling their determination to retain core squad members during the January transfer window.

Chermiti, a 21-year-old Portuguese forward, joined Rangers from Everton last summer in a deal worth up to 10 million pounds. His early months at Ibrox were challenging, with just one league goal in his first 11 appearances and no strikes in Europa League matches. However, his form improved markedly under manager Danny Rohl, highlighted by a brace in a 3-1 victory over rivals Celtic in December. That performance has boosted his standing among supporters and made him a regular starter ahead of alternatives like Bojan Miovski. Rangers officials informed Fenerbahce that Chermiti is not available this month, despite the offer exceeding the fee paid for him by five million pounds. The decision underscores the club's investment in his potential, as he ranks among...