Rangers will have a decision to make regarding Youssef Chermiti amid reported interest from Ligue 1 giants Lyon.

Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports that Lyon have set their sights on Chermiti as a possible replacement for Endrick. The Brazilian striker is headed back to Real Madrid after spending the second half of last season on loan at Groupama Stadium.

The French side have endured financial difficulties in recent years and have reportedly imposed a wage cap following a change of ownership. That means they aren’t looking to spend big on players and could turn to Chermiti to fill the void left by Endrick.

Lyon weigh up bid for Chermiti

Chermiti only arrived at Rangers from Everton in a £10m deal, and encountered a topsy-turvy debut season at Ibrox. The 22-year-old managed 15 goals and five assists in 41 games across competitions, overcoming a difficult start to life in the Scottish Premiership.

With Lyon now eyeing the Portuguese forward, the Gers may have a fight on their hands to keep hold of him. He’ll have the opportunity to play in the UEFA Champions League by switching to Les Gones.

It’s thought that the French club are considering making a €20m (£17m) offer for Chermiti, who has been handed competition for a starting berth in Derek McInnes’ frontline. Lawrence Shankland has linked up with McInnes after leaving Hearts of Midlothian, and the 30-year-old will likely lead the line next season.

Chermiti has shown glimpses of promise but not enough to suggest he is the man to fire the Gers to the Scottish Premiership title. Moving him on for a decent fee could be the right decision, especially after Shankland’s arrival.

Lyon latest Champions League club eyeing Chermiti

Chermiti isn’t the only Scottish Premiership striker on Lyon’s radar, though, as they also admire Hearts’ Claudio Braga. He caught the eye during his side’s title race, managing 14 goals and five assists in 33 league games.

The same outlet claims that discussions are ongoing between the two clubs and Hearts are holding out for €10m (£8.5m). Should the French side swoop for Braga, it could cast doubt on Chermiti joining his Portuguese compatriot at Groupama Stadium.

Other Champions League clubs have also shown interest in Chermiti, including Turkish giants Galatasaray and Eredivisie heavyweights PSV Eindhoven. There is a chance the player will still move on, even if it’s not to Lyon.

Rangers are believed to have placed a £21.5m asking price on the Portuguese star. They are looking to raise a club-record fee should he depart this summer.

New footage has emerged showing exactly what President Donald Trump said to Dana White during the epic UFC Freedom 250 main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje at the White House.

The undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship clash was one of the greatest fights in UFC history, headlining a 14th of June card that was commissioned to celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the USA, as well as Trump’s 80th birthday.

Every fight on the show delivered, with all seven ending inside the distance. None, though, could match the drama of the main event. In a massive upset, Gaethje defeated Topuria via TKO at the end of the fourth round.

Justin Gaethje Stunned Ilia Topuria at the White House

Topuria had endured huge punishment across the previous 20 minutes and was revealed to have suffered two broken orbital bones as a result of the blows he absorbed from the American.

However, things didn’t always look good for ‘The Highlight’ was was badly hurt in the second round after being caught by Topuria with a perfectly-timed body shot.

The 37-year-old looked in real trouble as he made his way back to his corner. The newly-released footage showed Gaethje struggling on his stool, before it cut to Trump speaking to UFC CEO White while sat in the front row.

Donald Trump’s Reaction During Topuria vs Gaethje

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While the majority of the 4,300 people in attendance on the South Lawn were worried about Gaethje’s chances in the fight from that point, Trump wasn’t among them.

He turned to Dana and remarked: “The one thing with Gaethje. He recovers.”

Within just a few minutes, Trump was proven right. Justin made a major breakthrough as he floored Topuria with a body shot of his own. From that moment on, the adopted Spaniard was never the same.

By the end of the fourth, Topuria’s corner had seen enough and pulled their man out of the contest. Gaethje was delighted with the biggest victory of his career and celebrated by sommersaulting off the edge of the Octagon back down to the mat.

In the closing seconds of the video, Trump referred to the fight as “the greatest I’ve ever seen.” However, even though UFC Freedom 250 was one of the best events in UFC history, Dana White has insisted that he will never host another fight card at the White House.

Citing the sheer expense of staging the event, which is believed to have cost over $60 million, White declared:

“It was an amazing, experience. This was a one-of-one. It will never happen again.”

Liverpool have already strengthened their attack with the signing of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz this summer, but further reinforcements are required to offset the loss of Mohamed Salah.

Andoni Iraola has arrived from Bournemouth with his own vision for the squad, beginning his tenure at Anfield by bringing compatriot Munoz to Merseyside.

The 22-year-old forward has joined the Reds in a deal reportedly worth £40million, and while he should help ease the impact of Salah’s departure, replacing the Egyptian’s remarkable output will require considerably more firepower.

With that in mind, GIVEMESPORT have identified four attacking players Iraola should consider targeting this summer.

Bradley Barcola

Age: 23

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

With Yan Diomande reportedly eager to join Paris Saint-Germain, a market opportunity could emerge around the French champions. His arrival would leave Luis Enrique with an abundance of wide attacking options, including Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola.

Should Diomande arrive at the Parc des Princes, one player will surely need to make way, and reports indicate that Barcola is the most likely to be sacrificed. Arsenal have been linked with the France international, but Liverpool are also understood to be hugely keen on the player.

Although not always a regular starter last season, Barcola still registered 21 goal contributions across all competitions for the Champions League winners. Blessed with electric pace, exceptional dribbling and intelligent movement, the 23-year-old possesses many of the qualities needed to soften the blow of Salah’s departure, while his ability to play on either flank would make him an ideal fit for Iraola’s attack.

Said El Mala

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Age: 19

Club: Koln

Rather than pursuing an established star like Barcola, Liverpool could instead target a younger player with the potential to develop into a top-class attacker. FC Koln’s Said El Mala fits that mould, having enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga last season at just 19 years of age.

A product of Koln’s academy, El Mala scored 13 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions for the newly promoted German outfit. This outstanding return has sparked interest from across Europe, with Liverpool mooted as potential suitors.

The tricky wide man operates primarily off the left, but has been used as a striker and a number ten on a handful of occasions. Completing over two dribbles per 90 minutes (as per FotMob), El Mala would replace Salah’s direct running, while also offering a consistent goal threat from out wide.

Matias Fernandez-Pardo

Age: 21

Club: Lille

El Mala isn’t the only young winger making waves across Europe to have emerged on Liverpool’s radar. Matias Fernandez-Pardo presents the decision-makers at Anfield with an alternative to the German, and is understood to be available this summer after enjoying an impressive season with Lille.

Netting eight goals and providing seven assists in 2025/26, it was a productive campaign for the Belgian in Ligue 1. Liverpool are keen on Fernandez-Pardo, although he’s said to be valued at a hefty £60 million and is also garnering significant interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa.

On top of this, negotiations over the 21-year-old’s future are likely to be delayed by his participation in the World Cup. Liverpool would therefore need to remain patient, but his underlying creative numbers indicate he has all the attributes to develop into one of Europe’s most exciting wide attackers.

Yankuba Minteh

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Age: 21

Club: Brighton & Hove Albion

If Liverpool are looking for a Premier League-proven option, then they should look no further than Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh. While the likes of El Mala and Fernandez-Pardo represent exciting options, neither have played at a level as high as the English top flight, and thus, both players would incur an element of risk.

As for Minteh, while his output has flattered to deceive at Brighton, there have been enough flashes of quality from the Gambian for a top club to consider taking a punt on him. Liverpool have added the Seagulls star to their transfer shortlist, and given the south coast club’s track record of sanctioning the departures of their biggest stars, it wouldn’t be a shock to see a deal materialise.

Minteh only scored three goals for Brighton last term, but there is a feeling that he could offer significantly more if surrounded by better players and in a more coherent system. He is an excellent carrier of the ball, which will aid Liverpool’s flailing ball progression, while he has shown a capacity to play the final pass at the end of moves with consistency.