Rangers may sell striker Youssef Chermiti to finance a permanent move for loanee Badredine Bouanani. The potential deal would reshape the club's attacking options for the long term.

Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness believes selling the 22-year-old Chermiti next summer is a genuine possibility. Wyness, who now runs a consultancy advising elite clubs, spoke on the matter this week. "If they can find some sort of value for a player like him, then that goes towards funding this Bouanani situation," he said.

Chermiti is currently sidelined with an ACL injury expected to keep him out until the latter stages of the season. He sustained the injury just days after Rangers rejected a £22million bid from Besiktas for him in September.

Bouanani's rising influence

His potential departure is linked directly to the impressive form of Badredine Bouanani. The midfielder, on loan from Stuttgart, has forced his way into Derek McInnes's starting lineup and has created more expected assists than any other Rangers player in the Premiership this term. Rangers hold an option to buy Bouanani for £15million at the end of the campaign.

The decision comes as Rangers push for the title, sitting second in the standings with 27 points from 12 games. They are just one point behind leaders Celtic and are on a two-game winning run after beating St Mirren 2-0 on Saturday. Top scorer Ryan Naderi, who has six goals this season, netted the opener in that victory. The team's recent form, with three wins and two draws from their last five games, provides a solid platform for these key decisions.

Squad considerations

Wyness also noted that Rangers have decisions to make on other loaned players, including 24-year-old Lyall Cameron. Cameron has seen limited action since joining in 2025 and is currently impressing at Dundee United, who are keen to sign him permanently.

Manager Derek McInnes must balance these long-term squad plans with the immediate challenge of maintaining their title charge. The next test is an away trip to face ninth-placed Motherwell on 21 November, a fixture that will test the squad's depth. The club's recent form of three wins and two draws from their last five games provides a solid platform for these key decisions.

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