Rangers have turned away what has been described as a record transfer bid for striker Youssef Chermiti, with Turkish champions Galatasaray reported to have offered £22million for the 22-year-old Portuguese forward. The Rangers Review, as cited by Yahoo Sports, says the initial offer was submitted over the weekend and was quickly rejected by the Scottish Premiership club.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has also moved to clarify that the refusal was straightforward: the amount tabled did not meet the valuation Rangers place on the player. Speaking to BBC Scotland, McInnes said he understood the club’s assessment of Chermiti had not been met, adding that the Ibrox side currently have multiple negotiations ongoing for a number of targets. BBC Sport
The reported bid from Galatasaray, if accepted, would have represented Rangers’ willingness to sell at a figure substantially above previous offers for the attacker. According to the Yahoo report, the weekend approach was immediately dismissed rather than pushed into further bargaining, reflecting Rangers’ stance that they are not prepared to do business for “close” to the figure being discussed.
Rangers appear to have drawn a firm line on the price, with the reporting suggesting the club would only entertain a higher fee than the one brought forward by the Turkish side. That approach aligns with claims attributed to the Rangers Review that Rangers have “halted the advances” from multiple clubs during the current summer window because they do not want to sell Chermiti at this stage.
Chermiti’s output strengthens Rangers’ negotiating position. The Yahoo Sports piece states that the striker has found the net 15 times for the club so far, underlining that he is more than a fringe option in Derek McInnes’ plans. In that context, rejecting a large overseas offer also signals that Rangers consider him a key part of their competitive ambitions rather than an asset to be cashed in on immediately.
Rangers’ current resolve contrasts with earlier interest from Turkey. The Yahoo report notes that Chermiti was also the subject of a £13m bid in January from Fenerbahce, which Rangers likewise declined. With that attempt having been turned down previously, the club’s reported reaction to Galatasaray’s larger bid suggests Rangers’ valuation has remained consistent rather than being nudged upward by market chatter.
Despite the attention from abroad, the player himself has recently dismissed ideas that he is open to leaving Glasgow. In the Yahoo account, that response is presented as part of the wider picture: Rangers not only believe the fee is too low but also hold that Chermiti is focused on staying. For Rangers, that combination reduces the pressure that can sometimes force clubs to accept offers when the selling club’s resolve is undermined by a player’s desire to move.
The summer activity around Chermiti sits within a broader transfer posture at Ibrox. The Yahoo report indicates that Rangers are currently focused on adding players to Derek McInnes’ squad rather than allowing talent to depart. In other words, rejecting the Galatasaray bid is framed as a decision made to protect squad depth and retain a central attacking threat, while the club redirects energy towards strengthening positions other than striking.
Chermiti’s arrival at Ibrox also provides additional context to Rangers’ negotiation position. Yahoo Sports reports that he joined Rangers from Everton for £8m in 2025, a transfer that has shaped his perceived value internally. While the exact valuation Rangers apply to Chermiti is not publicly stated, McInnes’ comments to BBC Scotland confirm that the offer made by Galatasaray did not align with what Rangers consider fair for the player. Yahoo Sports
Further details in the verified sources point to the significance of Galatasaray’s pursuit. A Turkish report by Fotomaç, citing the same Rangers Review coverage, describes the Galatasaray offer as a club record at £22m and notes that the player had previously been on Fenerbahce’s radar with a £13m bid. That source also adds extra background, including that Galatasaray are exploring striker options in the wake of planning for the next season. Fotomaç
Whether the story ends with this first rejection is likely to depend on future negotiations and the offers that come next. McInnes has indicated that talks connected to the club’s transfer plans are “ongoing” and that any meaningful news would be expected in the coming days regarding targets. That suggests Rangers are prepared to continue assessing the market, even while drawing clear boundaries on the Chermiti question. BBC Sport
For Rangers supporters, the immediate impact is reassurance that a breakthrough to the next phase of the club’s season does not require losing a proven scorer. With Chermiti’s 15-goal tally cited by the Yahoo report and the club’s apparent reluctance to sell for anything less than a higher fee, the message from Ibrox is that the striker will not be moved unless Rangers’ terms are met.
Galatasaray, meanwhile, still have a pathway if they are willing to move beyond the reported £22m ceiling. But until a figure emerges that satisfies Rangers’ valuation—something McInnes has already said has not happened so far—the record bid will remain just that: an offer rejected, and a negotiation that has not yet reached a resolution.
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