Revealed: This is why Rangers want to sign the next Djeidi Gassama
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(Credit: Imago) The next Djeidi Gassama: This is why Rangers want to sign rising star on summer free Sun 1 March 2026 18:00, UK Rangers are plotting a move to sign Huddersfield star Cameron Ashia ahead of the summer transfer window and are keeping a close eye on his progress.The 20-year-old is out of contract at League One outfit Huddersfield at the end of the season and has attracted high-profile interest as a result.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Rangers’ success when recruiting from English Football League clubs is key to their interest.The likes of Djeidi Gassama, Emmanuel Fernandez and Thelo Aasgaard have all arrived from the EFL in recent windows and become key players in Danny Rohl’s side.As a result, they are keen to continue that success and are keeping tabs on a number of talents in English football who could prove to be exciting additions, including Ashia.Credit: ImagoFootball Insider revealed on 27 February that Rangers have set their sights on Ashia and believe they could convince him to choose them ahead of their rivals. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Having seen the success of players like Gassama under Rohl’s management, they feel the Huddersfield star could be next to make the step up.Should he opt against extending his stay with the Terriers, Ibrox would be seen as an interesting destination, while it would be seen as a big coup for Rangers.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “He’s a player that I think a lot of clubs will probably be looking at due to his contract situation.
“He’s out of contract at Huddersfield in the summer as well, so he could be lured away for minimal compensation if he was to make the move to Scotland.“Obviously there is a real potential there with Cameron Ashia. If they can sign a top young player who’s 19 right now for free in the summer, it’ll be real smart piece of business by Rangers.“Rangers have had success previously signing players from the EFL.
Credit: Imago“They’ve got players in there like Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez, who came from the English leagues and it’s obviously an area Danny Rohl knows well. “So I’m sure he’s one of a number of players that is on their list for the summer window, and one of a number who could move from England to Scotland.”Read more: Premier League scouts are keeping tabs on Gassama’s situation.Rangers face competition in race to sign AshiaDespite the reasons behind their pursuit of Ashia, Rangers are not expected to be alone in their pursuit of the attacking midfielder this summer.Should he become available on a free, the likes of Celtic and a number of English clubs are also expected to step up their interest to bring him in.This comes as Football Insider revealed on 1 March that Championship clubs are interested in Ashia and would be prepared to rival Rangers’ interest.The London-born midfielder would likely be tempted by the opportunity to remain in England while stepping up the leagues from League One Huddersfield.However, Rangers remain confident that if they decide to make a move for Ashia, they will be able to lure him to Ibrox.