{"id":39824,"date":"2026-01-29T04:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rangers-could-give-him-the-green-light-to-leave-in-january-as-potential-deal-opens-door\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T04:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:23:35","slug":"rangers-could-give-him-the-green-light-to-leave-in-january-as-potential-deal-opens-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rangers-could-give-him-the-green-light-to-leave-in-january-as-potential-deal-opens-door\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers could give him the green light to leave in January as potential deal opens door"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rangers-could-give-him-the-green-light-to-leave-in-january-as-potential-deal-opens-door\/#Rangers_beat_deadline_and_prepare_for_major_upgrade_deal_for_Celmitie\" >Rangers beat deadline and prepare for major upgrade deal for Celmitie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rangers-could-give-him-the-green-light-to-leave-in-january-as-potential-deal-opens-door\/#Rangers_give_green_light_for_Danilo_to_leave_when_Ibrox_door_opens_for_substitution\" >Rangers give green light for Danilo to leave when Ibrox door opens for substitution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rangers-could-give-him-the-green-light-to-leave-in-january-as-potential-deal-opens-door\/#Borussia_Dortmund_are_plotting_to_sign_Rangers_star_who_could_leave_alongside_Chelmiti\" >Borussia Dortmund are plotting to sign Rangers star who could leave alongside Chelmiti<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Rangers could give the green light for one player to leave in a last-minute deal in January, but only on one condition.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Late this month, the Gers emerged as an unlikely resistance fighter, rejecting a lucrative offer for a key offensive line, and their pursuit of reinforcements hit a roadblock.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports this week, Danny Rohr&#8217;s side received a shock offer of \u00a313 million from Turkish giants Fenerbahce for striker Youssef Cermiti, but Ibrox bosses immediately rejected the offer.<\/p>\n<p>Monaco also made a loan-to-buy offer of \u00a310m for winger Jady Gassama, but this was also rejected, demonstrating Rangers&#8217; determination to maintain their attacking power despite receiving offers worth a total of \u00a323m.<\/p>\n<p>Celmiti&#8217;s resurgence under Rolle was highlighted by his winning double in the Old Firm win in January, and he appears to be at the heart of Rangers&#8217; strong stance.<\/p>\n<p>Fenerbahce are reportedly still interested and could come back with an improved offer of \u00a318m, but the approaching deadline complicates timing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"rangers-lining-up-move-to-sign-piroe-chermiti-upgrade\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chermiti-rangers.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chermiti-rangers.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_beat_deadline_and_prepare_for_major_upgrade_deal_for_Celmitie\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tRangers beat deadline and prepare for major upgrade deal for Celmitie<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Rangers are reportedly interested in a striker who could be a significant upgrade to Youssef Cermiti. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Earlier this month, Rangers completed three signings announced by manager Rolle before they beat Annan Athletic 5-0 in the Scottish Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Danish winger Andreas Skov Olsen, Danish midfielder Tochi Chukwani and Belgian left-back Tour Romans Alla have arrived in Glasgow from Wolfsburg, and Rohr&#8217;s ambitions extend beyond this trio.<\/p>\n<p>Rangers&#8217; hunt for a striker suffered a setback after manager Hansa Rostock rejected a \u00a32.6m offer for German third division forward Ryan Naderi, but reports suggest the 22-year-old is keen on a move and remains their top target.<\/p>\n<p>Much of the news will be about Naderi heading into deadline day, but journalist Pete O&#8217;Rourke has now suggested that the striker&#8217;s arrival could facilitate Danilo&#8217;s departure.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rangers-to-green-light-danilo-exit-if-replacement-opens-ibrox-door\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangers_give_green_light_for_Danilo_to_leave_when_Ibrox_door_opens_for_substitution\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Rangers give green light for Danilo to leave when Ibrox door opens for substitution<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to O&#8217;Rourke and Football Insider, Rangers are willing to give the green light for Danilo to leave before Monday&#8217;s transfer deadline, but only if Rolle is successful in signing another striker to strengthen his attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian has fallen down the pecking order at Ibrox and has not started a Premiership game since early December, watching Youssef Cermiti and Bojan Miovski establish themselves before him.<\/p>\n<p>Despite scoring in stoppage time against Dundee last weekend, Danilo&#8217;s peripheral role suggests his tenure in Glasgow is nearing an end.<\/p>\n<p>Rohr&#8217;s willingness to let the former Feyenoord forward go depends entirely on the success of the reinforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Rangers are still in negotiations with Rostock over Naderi, who terrorized Germany&#8217;s third tier this season with eight goals and four assists in just 17 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>If Naderi were to join, it could spell the end for the 26-year-old. Naderi has not fully justified the \u00a36m price tag he signed from Feyenoord in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Danilo has scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in 76 games for Gers, and Naderi&#8217;s arrival will mark the end of his time in Scotland.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"borussia-dortmund-plotting-move-to-sign-rangers-emmanuel-fernandez\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/youssef-chermiti-rangers-celtic-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/youssef-chermiti-rangers-celtic-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Youssef Chelmiti Rangers Celtic (2)\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/youssef-chermiti-rangers-celtic-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/youssef-chermiti-rangers-celtic-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borussia_Dortmund_are_plotting_to_sign_Rangers_star_who_could_leave_alongside_Chelmiti\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tBorussia Dortmund are plotting to sign Rangers star who could leave alongside Chelmiti<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Exit doors could open at Ibrox this week&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rangers could give the green light for one player to leave in a last-minute deal in January, but only on one condition. Late this month, the Gers emerged as an unlikely resistance fighter, rejecting a lucrative offer for a key offensive line, and their pursuit of reinforcements hit a roadblock. 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