Rangers Plot Sensational Move For This South Korean Prospect: Why He Would Boost Their Attack | OneFootball

If a recent report from the Catalan outlet Cadena SER is true, Rangers are eyeing an ambitious move for Kim Min-su. They have set their sights on the Girona attacker after a deal for PSV winger Couhaib Driouech collapsed, but the Glasgow giants might have to trigger his £8.5m release clause to have him at Ibrox this summer.

The 20-year-old South Korean wide attacking ace moved to Catalonia ten years ago. There, he progressed through Penya Blaugrana Cinc Copes, Escola de Futbol Premier Barcelona, CE Mercantil and CF Damm’s youth ranks before being roped in by Girona,  initially for their Juvenil squad.

After an impressive stint with the reserves, Kim made six first-team appearances during the 2024-25 season. He was loaned out to Segunda Division outfit Andorra last summer for regular minutes, and the youngster made his presence known, scoring 6 goals and 4 assists in 40 LaLiga2 outings.

Meanwhile, Girona’s relegation from La Liga could see him secure a key first-team status in their battle for an immediate top-flight return. The winger started down the left in their season opener against CD Leganés; however, Blanquivermells might eventually lower the asking fee to avoid a Bosman exit upon the expiration of his Estadi Montilivi contract by the end of the current campaign.

Rangers Lack Depth Down The Wide

Rangers have bolstered the squad significantly with several new names, including Lawrence Shankland and Daisuke Yokota among the attacking options. While they are exploring the market for another ‘number 9’ in the wake of Youssef Chermiti’s ACL injury, bolstering the wide areas must be a priority, with Yokota the only addition so far following the departure of Oliver Antman, Danilo and Nedim Bajrami.

GIRONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 01: Max Dowman of Arsenal FC is challenged by Min-su Kim of Girona FC during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Yokota, with his flair and finesse, has been lively from the right. Djeidi Gassama and Findlay Curtis have been rotated on the flanks, but they must deliver quality to close the gap on bitter rivals Celtic. The Hoops are flying high across all competitions after exciting summer arrivals, unlike Rangers, whose majority of signings have yet to settle in and deliver under Derek McInnes.

What He Would Offer If The Light Blues Secure His Services

Predominantly right-footed, Kim prefers to operate from the left as an inverted wide forward. His explosive pace and burst bring a persistent threat, and the off-the-ball movement, directness and flexibility he offers across the frontline make him a perfect fit for McInnes’ high-intensity wing play built on rapid transition speed. Although his lack of stamina and endurance might trouble him initially in attuning to the physicality and aggression of Scottish football, snapping him up this month would be a statement of intent from the Gers, given his profile and potential.