Lyon Plot Double Swoop for SPFL Strikers
Lyon are reportedly considering a double raid on the Scottish Premiership, targeting Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti and Hearts forward Claudio Braga. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the Ligue 1 side is looking to bolster its attack after losing Endrick, who returned to Real Madrid following a loan spell in the second half of last season.
The report suggests Lyon may be exploring both players as potential signings, though it remains unclear whether they are viewed as alternatives or if an ambitious double deal is being pursued.
Rangers' Chermiti Price Tag
Rangers are believed to value Chermiti at £25 million, but reports from Spain indicate Lyon is seeking a fee closer to £17 million. The 20-year-old Portuguese striker joined Rangers from Sporting CP last summer and has been a key figure in their attack.
Hearts' Braga Could Command Record Fee
Hearts are expected to demand a club-record fee for Braga, who scored 17 goals in his debut Scottish Premiership season. The 22-year-old Brazilian is under contract until 2028. The current record departure for Hearts is the £9 million Sunderland paid for Craig Gordon in 2007, and any deal for Braga would likely need to match or exceed that figure.
Busy Transfer Windows for Both Clubs
Both Rangers and Hearts have been active in the summer transfer window. Rangers manager Derek McInnes has added five new signings, including Dan Neil, while Hearts, under new boss Wouter Vrancken, have brought in eight players as part of a squad overhaul.
The potential departures of Chermiti and Braga would represent major outgoings for the SPFL sides, with both players attracting significant interest from abroad.
