Rangers’ most expensive sale ever

Glasgow RangersSuccess in the transfer market has been limited in recent years, with few players arriving at Ibrox and going on to make a real long-term impression at the club.

This arose from Gers managers such as Michael Bell and Giovanni van Bronckhorst being given free rein to control the budget. Van Bronckhorst may have sold Kalvin Bassie and Nathan Patterson for a club record fee just months apart, but those are the only two success stories in recent years.

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The Gers now have new owners in 49ers Enterprises.

With that in mind, here’s a look at the record transfer sales in Rangers’ history.

10

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Rangers to Southampton (£6 million)

Steven Gerrard He signed Joe Aribo for just £300,000 Due to cross-border transportation rules – this would turn into a deal.

he He played 49 matches In his first season, he scored 17 goals in the process, before winning his first trophy with the club in the 2020/21 season.

The Light Blues won their 55th league title – their first in a decade – after going unbeaten that season, with Aribo impressing in Gerrard’s system. Six goals and four assists in 26 league appearances proved crucial for the club as he impressed alongside Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent and Ianis Hagi.

His final season saw Aribo come close to achieving immortality. The Nigerian scored the first goal in the Europa League final, sparking exciting scenes in Sevilla, but the team eventually lost the match on penalties.

Shortly after, he moved to Southampton For a fee of £6 millionwhich could rise to £10 million.

9

Torre Andre Flew

Rangers to Sunderland (£6.75m)

As of 2024, Toure Andre Flo remains the club’s most expensive signing, At a cost of £12 million in November 2000. He scored on his debut against Celtic before scoring 12 more goals before the end of the season.

The 2001/02 campaign saw Flo at his best, He scored 25 goals In all competitions and rise to the level of huge fees.

His future looked bright, however, when Sunderland came along With an offer of £6.75 million In August 2002, Alex McLeish accepted the offer, and was off to Premier League.

8

Barry Ferguson

Rangers to Blackburn (£7.5m)

Barry Ferguson can claim to be one of the most successful captains in the club’s history, having helped the team win the treble during the 2002/03 season alongside winning a number of other silverware, as well as leading the team to the 2008 UEFA Cup Final.

Not only was Ferguson one of Rangers’ best players, he was undoubtedly one of the UK’s best midfielders at the peak of his career. His form was witnessed during this season in which he won the treble Blackburn Rovers get £7.5m An offer which the club duly accepted amid financial problems at Ibrox.

After 18 months, Ferguson returned to Rangers, where he spent another four-and-a-half years, winning a further six major trophies before leaving for good in 2009.

7

Carlos Cuellar

Rangers to Aston Villa (£7.8m)

Walter Smith had a lot of work to do during his first summer transfer window in his second spell at Ibrox. Actually it is He made a total of 13 signatures In the summer of 2007.

Carlos Cuellar was among them, having impressed with Smith and his backroom team during a UEFA Cup tie a few months ago.

The Spaniard was a consistent figure at Ibrox, making 61 appearances in a season that saw Rangers win the domestic cup and reach the UEFA Cup final. His form clearly impressed clubs down south and there was no doubt his future was beyond Glasgow.

Before the 2008/09 season, Cuellar joined Aston Villa for a season A fee of around £7.8mand made a huge profit for Smith in the process.

6

Jean-Alain Boumsong

Rangers to Newcastle (£8 million)

In the middle of the 2003/2004 season, Alex McLeish It was announced that Rangers had signed Defender Jean-Alain Boumsong is wanted on a pre-contract deal, beating the likes of Arsenal and Inter to his signature.

It was a statement of intent and the Frenchman wasted no time settling in; He participated in 26 matches During the first half of the season for the Jerseys.

However, his appearance was already attracting attention. Graeme Souness wanted him at Newcastle and The £8m offer was a long way off It’s too good to turn down, especially considering it didn’t cost a penny.

His form declined in England, where he failed to live up to the hype created upon his arrival.

5

Giovanni van Bronckhorst

Rangers to Arsenal (£8.5m)

Dick Advocaat’s Dutch revolution began at Ibrox in 1998 as he signed several players from his homeland to support his team, including youngster Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Over the next three seasons, the Dutchman won five domestic titles while scoring three goals in the 2000/01 Champions League group stages, enhancing his reputation in the process.

In the summer of 2001, Arsene Wenger came in to secure the defender in exchange for A A fee of around £8.5 millionwhich was then a club record sale for the Light Blues.

4

Alan Hutton

Rangers to Tottenham (£9 million)

Alan Houghton rose through the academy to become a first-team regular under Alex McLeish, but it was Walter Smith who took him to the next level.

An attack-minded right-back, Houghton has been given free reign on the right side of the defense under the veteran manager. he She recorded five assists During the first half of the 2007/08 season as Rangers looked to resume their home dominance.

However, Premier League clubs were showing keen interest by January, and it was Tottenham who eventually secured their man, luring Hughton south. For a fee of £9 millionWhich broke the club’s record for highest sales.

3

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Rangers to Lille (£10.4m)

Hamza Eghamani was Rangers’ key departure in 2025, joining French side Lille just days after he declined to feature for Rangers as a second-half substitute against St Mirren.

The striker, who cost the club around £1.7m in 2024, became a fan favorite before his departure, with his late goal at Celtic Park arguably his most famous goal in a Rangers shirt. However, Ibrox insiders have made huge profits from the Moroccan striker.

2

Nathan Patterson

Rangers to Everton (£11.5m)

Nathan Patterson looked like Hutton’s heir apparent. Both Scottish right-backs liked to go forward at every opportunity, the difference being that Houghton was given plenty of opportunities, while Patterson had to wait in the wings for James Tavernier to be injured or rested to get his chance.

The young man made his debut in January 2020 before moving to Play only 27 times For the club. When Everton started showing interest With an offer of £11.5 million (likely to include more add-ons), it was an offer the Gers couldn’t refuse.

So far, his time at South hasn’t gone quite as planned, with injuries derailing his progress. If he can regain fitness and return to the starting line-up, Patterson will have a chance to live up to his potential.

1

Calvin Bassey

Rangers to Ajax (£19.6m)

Like Aribo, Calvin Bassey was signed for peanuts due to cross-border transfer rules. Originally brought in as a talented player, he is a Nigerian He participated in only 15 matches In all competitions in his first season.

The 2021/22 season has been a lot different. An injury crisis at the back saw Bassey play alongside Connor Goldson at centre-back, where he made 50 appearances for the club, winning the Scottish Cup and helping the team reach the Europa League final.

Given his performances, it did not take long for clubs to show interest, with Ajax likely to sign him.

actually, An initial fee of £19.6 million Agreed between the two clubs, the transfer was the highest-grossing sale in the Light Blues’ history with Van Bronckhorst making a handsome profit on the defender.

Since then, Bassi spent a year in the Netherlands before moving there FulhamWhere he is now shining in the English Premier League.