Rangers Eye Fares Ghedjemis After Celtic's Failed Bid
Rangers are reportedly pushing for the transfer of Fares Ghedjemis, a France-born Algeria international winger, after Celtic's bid for him collapsed. The 23-year-old has been in fine form for Frosinone, scoring 14 times in 34 matches last season.
Why Rangers Need Fares Ghedjemis
Rangers are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Ghedjemis could be the perfect addition. The winger has already shown his quality in Serie B, and Rangers believe he could make a significant impact in the Premiership.
What Comes Next?
Rangers are now in talks with Frosinone to secure Ghedjemis' transfer. The Italian club is reportedly demanding a high fee for the winger, but Rangers are confident they can agree a deal. Ghedjemis still has two years remaining on his contract, and Frosinone look set to demand a bumper payday if he is to exit before they kick off their Serie A campaign.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games, recent form WLLLL. Goals this season: 66 scored, 31 conceded (+35 goal difference). Title race: 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Next fixture: vs Kilmarnock (away, 2026-12-26) (11th in the table). Currently sidelined: Connor Barron, José Cifuentes, Ross McCrorie.
Fares Ghedjemis' Value Has Doubled
Frosinone general manager Pietro Doronzo has revealed that the club could command double their previous asking price for Ghedjemis following his World Cup call-up. Doronzo said: "In January, there was a real possibility that Ghedjemis would leave: Celtic had made a very significant offer. President [Maurizio] Stirpe, despite knowing how crucial he was to us, wanted to consult the boy, reiterating that Frosinone is not a prison. The player responded clearly: 'I want to stay here to win the championship.' It was a risk to turn down that offer, but the President’s courage and the boy’s determination were rewarded. Today, Ghedjemis’ value has doubled, and his performances have been crucial to our climb up the ladder."
Rangers' Transfer Push
Rangers are now pushing for a deal to sign Ghedjemis, and the club is confident they can agree a transfer. The 23-year-old winger has been in fine form for Frosinone, and Rangers believe he could make a significant impact in the Premiership. Ghedjemis still has two years remaining on his contract, and Frosinone look set to demand a bumper payday if he is to exit before they kick off their Serie A campaign.
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