Rangers Stunned As £8m Bid For 23-Year-Old Rejected Amid Transfer Battle: Should They Pay Over The Odds?

Rangers Stunned As £8m Bid For 23-Year-Old Rejected Amid Transfer Battle: Should They Pay Over The Odds? Rangers have hit a roadblock in their chase of Farès Ghedjemis after Frosinone rejected an opening bid worth £8 million for the Algeria international. Sky Sports News revealed that the Serie A newcomers turned down the proposal just days after Celtic saw a £6 million offer knocked back for the same player, adding fresh fuel to an Old Firm transfer battle. Rangers see £8m bid rejected by Frosinone Frosinone have made their position crystal clear. Promotion to Serie A has strengthened their hand, and they have little reason to cash in unless a club reaches their valuation. Rangers entered the race hoping an improved offer would tempt the Italian side, yet the response arrived quickly. Interest is easy to understand. Ghedjemis enjoyed a sensational 2025/26 campaign, scoring 15 goals and supplying three assists in 37 Serie B appearances while playing 3,024 league minutes. Those numbers played a huge part in Frosinone’s promotion. He then earned a place in Algeria’s World Cup squad and appeared as a substitute against Austria during the tournament as the Desert Foxes reached the Round of 32. Sky Sports News adds that Frosinone still expect a much bigger fee, despite firm interest from both Glasgow rivals. T4O take: Rangers should avoid paying over the odds GENOA, ITALY – MARCH 27: Farès Ghedjemis of Algeria is seen in action during an international friendly match between Algeria and Guatemala at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 27, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) There is no question Ghedjemis would improve Rangers. Goals from wide areas have been missing, and his movement inside the box stood out throughout last season. He attacks defenders with confidence, finishes calmly and rarely wastes good positions. Even so, there has to be a limit. Reports suggest Frosinone want between €15 million and €20 million , roughly £13 million to £17 million. That figure sits miles above Rangers’ offer and would comfortably eclipse the club’s long-standing transfer record. Paying that amount for one player creates fresh problems elsewhere. Squad building rarely rewards clubs that pour almost an entire budget into a single deal. Rangers should spend smarter across the squad Frosinone know exactly what they are doing. Public interest from Celtic and Rangers gives them every chance of pushing the price even higher, and there is no pressure on the Italian club to negotiate quickly. Derek McInnes would gain far greater value by dividing that £8 million across several positions instead of chasing one expensive target. Selling a leading asset such as Nicolas Raskin simply to bridge the gap would weaken another area of the squad. Alternative wide players, including Mark O’Mahony and Amario Cozier-Duberry, remain available, making a disciplined approach look far more sensible than rewarding Frosinone’s valuation.