It was only six years ago Ross Stewart was left sweating on a move to Albion Rovers - now a transfer to Rangers could beckon.
The forward has been called into the Scotland squad for June's World Cup play-off matches after his red-hot form in England's League One for Sunderland.
He has netted 26 times during the 2021/22 term as Alex Neil's men make their way back to the Championship for the first time since 2018.
Rovers' former forward - who's family had to pay part of the fee to get him to Coatbridge - has played a big role after netting 26 times.
His winner against Wycombe on Saturday confirmed a 2-0 play-off final victory, with rumours already circulating that Rangers are keen to bring him back to the Premiership, having left Ross County in January 2021.
Ibrox legend Barry Ferguson believes this would be a shrewd move, even if it does mean the Light Blues have to spend big for him.
Ferguson told Go Radio: "When he got the move to Ross County, he did impress me. I had watched him a number of times.
"Then he got his move to Sunderland, has scored a lot of goals this season and is now in the Championship.
"I see Rangers are linked with him in as well. He's come on leaps and bounds in the last couple of years.
"He's certainly a player I am sure Rangers will try but he will cost a few pounds."
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