Kris Boyd Demands Rangers Sell Star Player in January Despite Motherwell Win

Kris Boyd Demands Rangers Sell Star Player in January Despite Motherwell Win

Former Rangers striker turned Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd has once again launched a scathing attack on £8million summer signing Youssef Chermiti, insisting the club should offload the struggling forward in the January transfer window – even as Rangers secured a hard-fought victory over Motherwell.

On December 27, 2025, Rangers hosted high-flying Motherwell at Ibrox in a crucial Scottish Premiership clash. The visitors, unbeaten in their previous ten league games and sitting third in the table, proved tough opponents. Chermiti started up front for Danny Rohl’s side, but failed to make a significant impact as Rangers ground out a narrow 1 0 win . The result provided some relief after a recent dip in form, including a 2-1 defeat to Hearts, but Boyd remained unimpressed.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Boyd has been relentless in his criticism of the 21-year-old Portuguese striker, signed from Everton in a deal potentially rising to £10million. “Chermiti’s been brought in from Everton and I don’t see it,” Boyd has repeatedly stated, questioning the recruitment strategy under sporting director Kevin Thelwell. He highlighted how Rangers let go of proven goalscorers like Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny, only to replace them with underperforming arrivals like Chermiti, who has managed just a handful of goals since arriving.

Boyd pointed to Chermiti’s lack of clinical finishing and overall contribution, noting that for such a hefty fee, the young forward should be “ripping up the league.” Reports earlier in the season suggested Rangers were already open to selling him in January, and Boyd’s latest comments reinforce that view. “You’d be asking questions if it was £800,000 spent, never mind £8million,” he fumed previously.

Despite the three points against a resilient Motherwell side – who have conceded few goals lately – Boyd argues the win papers over deeper issues in attack. Rangers’ strikers, including Chermiti, Bojan Miovski, and Danilo, have underwhelmed collectively. With the January window approaching, Boyd believes cutting ties with Chermiti could free up resources for better options.

Rangers fans will hope the Motherwell victory sparks momentum, but Boyd’s blunt assessment underscores the pressure on Rohl to address striking woes swiftly.