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Lyon faces setback in efforts to sign Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Lyon faces setback in efforts to sign Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais has encountered challenges in their bid to acquire Youssef Chermiti from Glasgow Rangers. After Chermiti's successful tenure in Scotland, where he scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 41 matches, Lyon aimed to secure him for €20 million. However, reports indicate that Rangers, eager to keep the young forward, regard this sum as insufficient. Lyon may explore other options, including Hearts’ Claudio Braga, as they reassess their striker search.

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By the Numbers

•Lyon is interested in signing Youssef Chermiti from Rangers.
•Chermiti scored 15 goals for Rangers last season.
•Lyon's €20 million offer reportedly falls short of Rangers' valuation.
•Rangers are keen to keep holds of the young striker this summer.
•Lyon may consider alternative targets, including Claudio Braga from Hearts.

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8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon dealt blow in their pursuit of Rangers’ Youssef Chermiti

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In their search for a new striker, Olympique Lyonnais have turned their attention to Glasgow Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti (22). However, the Ligue 1 side have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of...
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