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Rangers summer transfer business continues with familiar themes as the club takes interest in yet another Championship player, this time Sheffield Wednesday’s left winger Djeidi Gassama. With reports linking the 20-year-old French-Mauritanian attacker with a move to Ibrox, the move signals a continuing trend of fishing in the English second tier for potential gems. Whether this strategy will yield real quality remains to be seen, but fans are growing increasingly cautious.

Gassama is the latest in a line of players to be reportedly tracked by Rangers this summer from England’s Championship, joining the likes of Jaden Philogene and Josh Murphy on a watchlist that has not inspired total confidence. What sets Gassama apart is his age and potential resale value, but with only a modest return of 14 goal and assists contributions in 80 appearances at that level, he hardly screams top quality. Rangers supporters will be forgiven for wondering if this is another case of quantity over real quality as the club continues to overhaul its squad under Russell Martin.

The French-born winger came through PSG’s youth system and also spent time at Nantes before making his move to England. But despite moments of flair, his numbers do not suggest a game-changing addition to Rangers’ forward line. One key aspect that may appeal is his versatility, with the player comfortable on either flank. However, the current Ibrox side is not exactly short of wide men and the prospect of signing another winger with an inconsistent track record raises more questions than answers. Rangers summer transfer business has so far brought in plenty of bodies but concerns linger about the overall calibre.

This interest in Gassama might also reflect the club’s limited financial capacity. At around £2 million, the winger would represent a relatively low-cost signing with the potential to develop (Wednesday are carrying out a reported ‘firesale’), which aligns with the recent strategy of picking up younger players who might bring returns later down the line. That does not mean he is a poor player, but it does raise concerns over whether he is capable of starting regularly for Rangers, particularly in the pressure cooker of a title challenge and European group stages. Recent insight suggests the transfer outlook is still very much focused on affordability and future value.

Recent windows have shown that relying on Championship players to deliver instantly in the Scottish Premiership can be a hit or miss strategy. Rangers summer transfer business under successive managers has leaned into that market, with some modest success but also a high degree of risk. Too many of these additions have ended up either out on loan or quietly moved on without leaving any lasting impression. Supporters are right to demand a higher standard, especially after a season that fell short of expectations.

The reality is Rangers need winners. Proven performers who can come straight into the XI and make a difference. While Gassama may develop into that type of player, he currently represents more of a project than a solution. It is that uncertainty which makes the link underwhelming. Rangers should be aiming to sign players ready to step into the first team and make an impact right away.

Until a clearer picture emerges of the club’s wider transfer plan, fans will remain sceptical. Russell Martin’s arrival has so far not been accompanied by the kind of Premier League-level signings that once typified a Rangers window. If Gassama is the next name through the door, it will be another sign that the club’s strategy leans heavily on potential rather than proven ability.

In the end, supporters want a squad capable of going toe to toe with Celtic and making real progress in Europe. Whether Djeidi Gassama can be a part of that remains uncertain. What is clear is that Rangers summer transfer business still leaves much to be desired and the jury is well and truly out on the overall direction being taken.