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Ibrox View: Rangers transfer gamble has already paid off as player value soars

Rangers made a late move for Kevin Kelsy in the summer window, and he's already left his mark. The Gers went for a new centre-forward following Youssef Chermiti

By Scott Mason · Ibrox News

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:10 AM

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Scott Mason argues that Rangers' decision to sign striker Kevin Kelsy has paid off as his valuation increases.
Rangers signed Kelsy permanently for an initial fee of approximately £9.6 million with additional add-ons included.
CIES Observatory currently estimates the 22-year-old Venezuelan forward's market value at roughly £13.2 million.

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Scott Mason of Ibrox News argues that Rangers' summer signing of Kevin Kelsy has already paid off following a rise in the striker's market valuation. Rangers paid approximately £9.6 million plus add-ons to sign the Venezuelan forward late in the transfer window after injuries struck Youssef Chermiti and Lawrence Shankland.

According to CIES Observatory, the 22-year-old is now valued at roughly £13.2 million, ranking him among the club's three most valuable players behind Nicolas Raskin and Chermiti. Kelsy has already recorded a goal and an assist against Celtic in the Scottish League Cup.

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