£2.7m player could be finished at Rangers because of Bouanani

Badredine Bouanani's emergence at Rangers could spell the end for this star's time at Ibrox already.

By Dan Emery · Football Fancast

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Football FanCast argues Daisuke Yokota could face an early exit from Rangers due to Badredine Bouanani's form.
Yokota joined Rangers from Hannover in a permanent transfer deal worth £2.75m during the summer window.
Badredine Bouanani arrived on loan from Stuttgart with an option to make the move permanent for £15.5m.

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Football FanCast writer Dan Emery argues that Rangers winger Daisuke Yokota could see his Ibrox career come to an early end due to the emergence of Badredine Bouanani. The 21-year-old Algerian loanee impressed on the right wing with a goal in Rangers' 2-2 draw against Dundee, having joined from Stuttgart on loan with a £15.5m permanent option.

Yokota arrived from Hannover in a £2.75m summer transfer but has registered zero goals and two assists across nine appearances in all competitions. Emery suggests that once competition increases on the right flank, Yokota risks becoming surplus to requirements under manager Derek McInnes as early as the January window.

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£2.7m player could be finished at Rangers because of Bouanani

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