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Rangers Close in on Gassama as Ibrox Rebuild Accelerates

Gassama Set for Ibrox Switch After Standout Season

Rangers have agreed a deal in principle to sign winger Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday, according to Sky Sports News. The 20-year-old French U20 international is expected to sign a long-term deal, becoming the latest addition to Russell Martin’s evolving squad. It is another clear statement of intent from the Glasgow side, who have made significant moves early in the window.

Gassama arrives with strong credentials. A product of the Paris Saint-Germain academy, he made the switch to Sheffield Wednesday two years ago and developed into one of their standout performers. Last season, he scored eight goals and was named the club’s Player of the Year. That kind of output from a wide player, particularly in a team that struggled at times, is notable and likely what drew Rangers’ attention.

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French Flair Adds Depth to Martin’s Attack

Gassama’s arrival adds pace, directness and end-product to a Rangers frontline that at times lacked consistency last season. His ability to drive at defenders, cut inside and strike from distance provides Martin with another tool in the final third.

At just 20, Gassama still has plenty of room to grow. Rangers, under Martin, are clearly targeting young players with high ceilings and resale potential. The move also highlights a strategic shift in recruitment. While Rangers still look to proven domestic players, there is now an emphasis on European youth talent who can develop at Ibrox and make an impact in both domestic and continental competitions.

With Gassama’s background at PSG, he has been schooled in an elite football environment. That pedigree, mixed with the grit he showed at Sheffield Wednesday, offers Rangers a winger who blends technical quality with Championship-level resilience.

Summer Business Reflects Broader Rebuild

Gassama will join a growing list of summer signings that includes Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez, Thelo Aasgaard and Nasser Djiga. It signals that Rangers are not only preparing for a title challenge but also looking to reshape the squad with more depth, versatility and youth.

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Each arrival fits a clear model: players with hunger, something to prove, and the ability to compete immediately while improving over time. With the club returning to European football, squad rotation and energy will be crucial. Gassama, with his speed and fearlessness, will likely be trusted with big moments in a season that promises a demanding schedule.

Ibrox Becoming a Platform for Ambitious Youth

The move is also a reminder that Rangers remain an attractive proposition for ambitious young players. From the PSG academy to Hillsborough, and now to Ibrox, Gassama’s path reflects a player ready for the step up in expectation and profile.

His style should resonate with the Ibrox faithful. Energetic, direct and eager to impress, Gassama could quickly become a fan favourite if he settles well. With the right environment, he may follow in the footsteps of other young imports who used Rangers as a springboard to success.

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For Rangers fans, this feels like another shrewd addition in a window that has been encouraging. Gassama ticks all the right boxes: young, technically sound, direct and with something to prove. He’s coming off a strong season in the Championship and has a background at one of Europe’s elite academies.

What excites most supporters is the idea of building a team that can compete now while developing for the future. Gassama, Aarons, Cameron, they’re not just bodies to fill shirts, they represent a shift in identity. Martin is clearly building a squad that can press high, play quickly and stay fresh across multiple competitions.

There’s also belief that Gassama can bring the spark that was sometimes missing last season. The Ibrox crowd loves a winger who takes players on, gets shots away and shows bravery on the ball. If he plays with that same edge in blue that he showed in Sheffield, he will be welcomed instantly.

This is the sort of deal that shows Rangers are thinking smartly. It might not make headlines across Europe, but it could be one of the most important moves of the summer at Ibrox.