Portugal-Tunisia centre-forward Youssef Chermiti of Rangers is being linked with a summer switch to Porto, with the Liga Portugal side monitoring the 22-year-old ahead of a possible bid.
Chermiti, who wears the No 9 shirt at Ibrox, has a current market value of €15.00m according to Transfermarkt, and reports in Portugal suggest Porto are weighing up whether to test Rangers’ resolve. The probability of a move remains unclear, with the deal currently rated “?” and no indication yet of a formal offer.
The striker’s contractual situation could prove pivotal. No expiry date is listed on his Rangers deal, fuelling speculation that the Scottish Premiership club may face a decision this summer rather than risk his value diminishing or the prospect of him eventually running down his terms and leaving as a free agent.
Born on 24 May 2004 in Santa Maria, Açores, the 1.92m right-footed forward has represented both Portugal and Tunisia at youth level and is viewed as a traditional target man who can also link play. He is registered primarily as an attack – centre-forward and has become a prominent figure in the Rangers squad since arriving in Glasgow, although the exact date of his move to Ibrox is not specified in the data.
In his most recent outing for Rangers – a Scottish Premiership fixture earlier this month – Chermiti led the line in a tightly contested match, featuring prominently in build-up play despite the side failing to find a breakthrough in a narrow result. His display, while not reflected in the scoreline, has kept scouts’ attention on his physical presence and movement in the box.
Should Porto firm up their interest, a return to Portugal’s top flight could offer Chermiti European exposure and a platform to enhance his reputation, potentially shaping the next decisive phase of his career.
