Rangers look set to confirm the signing of Djeidi Gassama by the end of the day, according to a range of reports. The winger, currently contracted to Sheffield Wednesday, has been seen in training with the Rangers squad and appears fully integrated into the group. Rangers fans will be pleased to see Rangers could announce Gassama used in the same breath as imminent transfer news, with the club pushing hard to get this one over the line.
The French winger’s arrival at Auchenhowie is no longer rumour, with a leaked image surfacing which clearly shows Gassama in Rangers training gear. That alone strongly suggests this is now a formality, even if official confirmation is still pending. With Rangers aiming to add more wide attacking options to the squad, especially ones with pace and trickery, this deal would represent a serious step forward in Russell Martin’s summer recruitment.
The only real obstacle to Rangers confirming the player is the contractual discussions with his current club. Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly dragging their feet a little, with issues from the chairman, but it is not expected to scupper the outcome. Indeed, all signs point to the player being announced very soon and it would not be a surprise if Rangers could announce Gassama before the end of the day. That would mark the latest addition to what has become a very busy summer window for the Light Blues.
There is plenty of excitement about what Gassama could bring to the side. He is a quick and skilful player who has shown flashes of real promise in the English Championship and arrives with the kind of attributes Rangers have lacked out wide. With the departure of Abdallah Sima and continued uncertainty over other options, the club clearly see this signing as one with major upside. It is also a strong signal of intent that Rangers could announce Gassama this quickly following interest breaking publicly just days ago.
Gassama’s capture would also reinforce the idea that Martin wants to build a side capable of moving the ball quickly and stretching the pitch. The move fits well with his tactical vision and would also bring the club closer to having a full squad ready for European qualifiers. The sooner this one is wrapped up, the better for all concerned. Rangers are clearly working hard behind the scenes and this deal should be a statement of progress.