Fares Ghedjemis has become the centrepiece of an all-Glasgow transfer tussle, with Celtic and Rangers both pursuing the Algeria winger after a breakout season that saw his market value reportedly double. The 24-year-old, under contract at Frosinone until 2028, scored 15 goals en route to promotion and now faces a summer decision as his club sets a new asking price of at least €15m.
Transfer tug-of-war: Celtic and Rangers target Fares Ghedjemis
Frosinone’s pacey Algeria international Fares Ghedjemis has emerged as a live target for both Celtic and Rangers this summer. His 15 goals and three assists in 37 games were decisive in Frosinone’s promotion push, and that output has materially increased his transfer stock ahead of the window.
Player profile and recent form
Ghedjemis, who turns 24 in September, plays primarily as a winger and combines direct goal threat with width and pace. His numbers — 15 goals and three assists — mark him out as a forward contributor rather than a purely creative wide player, an uncommon profile for someone of his age and league background.
Why his value has surged
On-field production is the clearest driver: a promotion-winning campaign is a high-value shop window. Clubs chase proven, young goal-scorers who can adapt quickly; Ghedjemis ticks those boxes. Off the field, Frosinone’s decision to keep him in January and allow him to finish the promotion push has increased demand and bargaining leverage.
Frosinone’s stance: sporting ambition meets shrewd business
Frosinone rejected a mid-January bid and accepted the player’s desire to stay and help secure promotion. That was a calculated gamble that paid double: sporting success and a significantly higher market valuation. The club now appears ready to field serious offers, setting a minimum threshold around €15m.
What this means for Frosinone
Holding Ghedjemis to finish the season reinforced the club’s credibility and raised transfer revenue potential. Selling now would deliver a meaningful profit and fund squad strengthening for Serie A survival. Keeping him longer would risk a dip in value but preserve a key asset for top-flight competition.
Implications for Celtic and Rangers
Both Glasgow giants pursue players who can immediately tilt domestic title races and aid European campaigns. Ghedjemis offers an attacking threat that could translate well to the Scottish Premiership’s tempo and physicality. For Celtic, revisiting the pursuit at a higher price tests financial appetite and recruitment priorities. For Rangers, courting the same player signals continued ambition to match Celtic’s recruitment trajectory.
Squad fit and tactical value
As a goal-minded winger, Ghedjemis would give either club a different attacking dimension: directness on the flank, late runs into the box, and an extra finishing option. He is not just a wide creator but a genuine scorer, which is valuable in tight domestic derbies and two-legged European ties.
Next steps and likely timeline
Expect negotiations to play out early in the summer window. Frosinone’s stated valuation sets a clear starting point; interested clubs will need to assess whether to meet that fee or structure a package with add-ons. Contract length to 2028 gives Frosinone negotiating leverage and time to extract maximum value.
What to watch
Watch for formal bids, the structure of offers, and how quickly either Celtic or Rangers pivot if the price rises. Also monitor whether Frosinone opts to reinvest immediately for Serie A or delay a sale to consolidate top-flight status.
Conclusion — why this matters
This is more than one player moving clubs. It’s a test of recruitment ambition for Celtic and Rangers, and a case study in Frosinone balancing sporting goals with transfer market acumen.
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Ghedjemis’ decision and the clubs’ willingness to meet a higher valuation will shape the narrative of the summer window for Scotland’s biggest teams and for the Italian side stepping into Serie A.
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