Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be sidelined for "a significant period of time" following an ACL injury sustained during the match against Hibernian on Sunday. The 22-year-old suffered the injury in the first half after colliding with pitchside boards at Ibrox, requiring him to leave the stadium in a boot and knee brace.

This injury occurred shortly after Rangers rejected a substantial bid from Galatasaray for Chermiti, who joined the club from Everton last summer for a fee potentially reaching £10 million. Last season, he made a notable impact by scoring 15 goals and providing five assists across all competitions.

Following the defeat to Hibernian, which left Derek McInnes winless in his first three matches as Rangers manager, he expressed disappointment for Chermiti, stating:

"Disappointed for the big fella that he has to come off on a stretcher. I thought he was looking bright and running gaps."

In addition to Chermiti's injury, Rangers are actively strengthening their squad. A £6.5 million deal for winger Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven is nearing completion as he undergoes medical checks. Driouech, who scored 12 goals in 61 games for PSV, also attracted interest from Burnley and Celta Vigo.

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh indicated plans to add between three and five more players before the transfer deadline on September 3, with defensive reinforcements being a priority. Potential targets include Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa and Hugo Siquet of Club Brugge, along with discussions for former Hearts player James Penrice, currently with AEK in Greece.