DEAL AGREED: Rangers set to sign new “sensation” who could be a Bassey repeat at Ibrox and Gers are EXCITED with This latest update on his transfer

Rangers Secure Deal for Brighton Starlet Zebedee Lawson in Potential Transfer Coup

Rangers look set to repeat one of their most successful transfer strategies in recent memory with the signing of 16-year-old Zebedee Lawson from Brighton & Hove Albion — a move already being hailed as a potential “major coup” for the Ibrox side.

The highly rated winger has attracted interest from numerous clubs across the UK, but it is the Light Blues who have won the race for his signature, according to a report from Football Insider. The deal, which is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, signals another significant investment in youth under new manager Russell Martin and the club’s wider recruitment vision.

Lawson, who has been described as a “sensation” by journalist Pete O’Rourke, has made a name for himself in Brighton’s youth ranks with his flair, pace and technical ability. Though still in the early stages of his development, his potential has clearly impressed scouts at Ibrox, where comparisons are already being drawn with former Rangers star Calvin Bassey.

The Nigerian international, now with Fulham following a spell at Ajax, was signed by Rangers from Leicester City in 2020 for a nominal fee of around £230,000. After a season of adaptation, he became an integral part of the first team under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, playing 50 matches during the 2021/22 campaign and starring in the club’s run to the Europa League final. His rise culminated in a £22.7 million move to Amsterdam, representing a remarkable return on investment for the Scottish club.

Supporters at Ibrox will be hoping Lawson can follow a similar trajectory.

The context of Lawson’s signing also fits with the wider recruitment philosophy hinted at by The Times journalist Joshua Barrie, who recently suggested that Rangers will lean more heavily on domestic markets in Scotland and England this summer than they did in previous windows. The mixed success of past acquisitions like Kieran Dowell and Ben Davies may give fans pause, but the arrivals of Bassey and Joe Aribo — another English lower league gem turned Rangers success story — serve as compelling counterarguments.

Indeed, this shift towards younger, emerging British talents appears to be a key pillar of Russell Martin’s rebuild at Ibrox, with Zebedee Lawson now poised to become a high-profile example.

While it may be some time before Lawson breaks into the first team, his acquisition reinforces the long-term approach being adopted behind the scenes. For now, the teenager will likely be integrated into the B-team setup, where his progress will be closely monitored.

Whether he becomes the next breakout star like Bassey or Aribo remains to be seen, but Rangers fans can be encouraged that their club is once again identifying and securing elite-level talent early.

If history is any guide, the name Zebedee Lawson might one day be sung in the stands of Ibrox just as loudly.