Rangers new signings: Confirmed ins and outs for Summer 2025

After vowing to give the fans ‘a team they can be proud of’ in the summer, things couldn't have gone much worse for Russell Martin during his tenure at Rangers.

The former Southampton boss led his Rangers side to the worst start in the club's history, and he paid the price with the sack, just two months into the new season, after a barrage of abuse from the club's supporters.

While a lot of the blame has been put down to Martin's tactics, there is also an acceptance that the club got it horribly wrong in the summer transfer window. Let's take a look at their summer business in greater detail below.

Russell Martin new Rangers coach — Former Southampton coach Russell Martin signed a three-year deal with Rangers, but this was terminated after just two months – Photo by Icon Sport

Rangers new signings Summer 2025

Youssef Chermiti (Everton)

The most expensive signing for Rangers this summer was Chermiti, who arrived in Scotland from Everton. The 21-year-old forward didn't play much for the Toffees in the past three seasons he's been there. In fact, he played the most games in his first season at the club after arriving from Sporting Lisbon, so he should relish the chance to prove himself.

Lyall Cameron (Dundee)

Rangers completed their first signing of the summer, securing Lyall Cameron from Dundee for an undisclosed transfer fee. The Scottish midfielder signed a pre-contract with the club in February and officially joined this summer.

Cameron was a standout performer for Dundee, netting 33 goals since making his senior debut in 2019.

Max Aarons (Bournemouth)

The Cherries had other plans for their defence, as they have parted ways with Max Aarons. For the time being, that is.

The 25-year-old right-back has joined Rangers on a season-long loan deal, with the option of making his contract a permanent one should his contribution be good enough during the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership campaign. Aaron's agreed to a pre-contract back in February, so it does not come as a surprise that he has moved to Ibrox.

Oscar Cortes (Lens)

Rangers have signed left-winger Oscar Cortes on a permanent deal from Ligue 1 side Lens following his loan spell at Ibrox. He was one of the Gers' most expensive signings of the summer transfer window at a reported £4.5m, but, surprisingly, he was immediately sent on loan to Sporting Gijon.

Oliver Antman (Go Ahead Eagles)

Rangers have also signed Finland international right-winger Oliver Antman from Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles. He has reportedly cost the Gers around £3.8m.

Thelo Asgaard (Luton)

Rangers have brought in attacking midfield player Thelo Asgaard from Luton following their relegation to League One in English football. The Gers have reportedly spent around £3.4m for his signature.

Emmanuel Fernandez (Peterborough)

Rangers have also dived into League One to sign central defender Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough after his loan spell at Ibrox. The cost to make it a permanent move is thought to be around £2.5m.

Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday)

Rangers have also signed left-winger Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday in the English Championship. He is thought to have cost the Gers around £2.1m.

Joe Rothwell (Bournemouth)

Rangers have brought some experience into the middle of the park by signing central midfield player Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth, who follows Aarons through the door at Ibrox. Rothwell is thought to have cost the Gers around only £400k, making him a potential bargain.