Rangers Face Dilemma as Serie A Clubs Eye Djeidi Gassama
Rangers are reportedly facing uncertainty regarding the future of Djeidi Gassama, with Serie A teams Monza and Parma engaging in discussions for the talented winger, according to a recent update from Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira.
The 22-year-old Mauritanian international began his career at AS Carrières Grésillons and transitioned through multiple clubs, including Poissy, Mantes, Brest, and Paris Saint-Germain’s youth ranks before making his first appearance with the PSG reserves in the fifth tier of French football. Following a single senior match with the Ligue 1 side, Gassama spent time on loan at Eupen in Belgium for more consistent playing time.
After finding limited opportunities in Paris, Gassama secured a €1 million transfer to Sheffield Wednesday, where he thrived under manager Danny Rohl. The young winger joined Rangers last summer for approximately €2.4 million during Russell Martin’s management but saw Rohl replace Martin in October. Under Rohl, Gassama contributed significantly by scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 56 appearances across all competitions.
Now under the management of Derek McInnes, Gassama continues to showcase his skills in regular matches, primarily on the left flank. However, the potential arrival of Kim Min-Su, who could play a similar role, raises questions about Gassama’s starting position at Rangers. The club recently activated an £8.5 million release clause for the Girona winger, which could further limit Gassama’s playing time.
Additional summer recruit Daisuke Yokota has proven to be effective on the right side, and a significant transfer offer for Gassama could compel Rangers to consider his departure. But the club’s European aspirations complicate matters further; securing a place in the Europa Conference League depends on their upcoming clash with Jablonec in Czechia. A good run in the tournament, along with three domestic events, will require a robust squad.
Rangers have already seen departures with Nedim Bajrami, Oliver Antman, and Danilo leaving the club, while Mikey Moore and Andreas Skov Olsen returned to their parent teams after loan spells. Though Findlay Curtis has returned to the lineup after his time at Kilmarnock, losing Gassama would strain the team’s depth on the wings. McInnes will need to weigh the situation carefully before allowing any late moves unless a suitable replacement can be secured before the transfer deadline.
If a recent update from Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira is accurate, Rangers are sweating over the future of Djeidi Gassama. Serie A duo Monza and Parma are in talks with the Glasgow giants ahead of a potential move for their star winger.
The 22-year-old Mauritanian international progressed through AS Carrières Grésillons, Poissy, Mantes, Brest and Paris Saint-Germain’s academy ranks before breaking into the latter’s reserves in the fifth tier of French football. Despite one senior appearance for the Ligue 1 giants, Gassama was loaned out to Belgian top-flight outfit Eupen for regular minutes.
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With no immediate future in Paris, the youngster joined Sheffield Wednesday in a €1m transfer. There, he flourished under Danny Rohl and coincidentally reunited with the German gaffer at Ibrox. The Light Blues snapped him up last summer for around €2.4m during Russell Martin’s tenure. However, Rohl replaced him in October and brought them back in the title hunt.
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – JULY 31: Jesse Randall of Dundee United vies with Djeidi Gassama of Rangers during the William Hill Premiership 2026/27 match between Dundee United and Glasgow Rangers at Tannadice Park on July 31, 2026 in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Rangers lost the plot completely in the decisive weeks, but Gassama showed his flair, finesse and flexibility on both flanks, scoring 9 and assisting 6 times in 56 appearances across competitions. Derek McInnes has succeeded Rohl ahead of the current campaign, and the former PSG prodigy is featuring week in, week out, primarily from the left.
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Why Rangers Should Assess All Possibilities Before Making The Call
Although Gassama is getting the nod over Findlay Curtis and Thelo Aasgaard, Kim Min-Su’s likely arrival could jeopardise his starting status. Rangers have triggered the £8.5m release clause of the Girona wideman, who is expected to operate from the left, thus jeopardising the Mauritanian’s gametime. Daisuke Yokota, the other summer recruit, has been a breath of fresh air down the right-hand flank, and a substantial offer from the suitors might force the Scottish side to sanction his departure.
But a lot depends on their European future. Anything but a defeat against Jablonec in Czechia would earn them a spot in the Europa Conference League main draw, and a deep run in the competition, along with three domestic tournaments, demands significant squad depth.
Rangers have parted ways with Nedim Bajrami, Oliver Antman and Danilo. Mikey Moore and Andreas Skov Olsen also returned to their parent clubs after completing their loan spells. Curtis has rejoined the first team after his brief yet impressive stint with Kilmarnock, but Gassama’s exit would further decimate the depth on the wings. McInnes should block a late move, unless the offer is too fascinating to turn down or a replacement is roped in before deadline day.
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