Opinion: Rangers squad advantage gulf over Celtic only growing amid new financial reveal

Rangers hold a £27 million squad value advantage over Celtic following an October update from Transfermarkt. The Ibrox club's squad is valued at £132 million after a 4.6 percent increase, compared to Celtic's £105 million valuation following a 4.1 percent rise. Max Wilkins reports that this financial boost reflects positive momentum for manager Derek McInnes alongside recent on-pitch success.

The valuation increase follows back-to-back Old Firm derby victories in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership, including a 1-0 win at Parkhead from a Ryan Naderi goal. Despite the squad value gap and a six-match winning streak across all competitions, Rangers sit in second place with 16 points, trailing Celtic by two points after seven league fixtures.