James Penrice

In July 2025, James Penrice completed a transfer from Hearts to AEK Athens for a reported fee of €2.3 million (£2 million). By January 2026, his Transfermarkt value was listed as €2.5 million, and AEK reportedly rejected a bid from Rangers worth approximately €3.5 million. More recently, in May 2026, reports indicated AEK's asking price was over €2 million. In July 2026, conflicting valuations emerged, with one source suggesting an asking price of approximately €1.8 million (£1.5 million), another stating AEK wanted €2.5 million, and a third anticipating a potential cost of around €4.7 million (£4 million) for an interested club.

Our valuation is driven by several conflicting but informative reports. A high point was set in January 2026 when AEK Athens reportedly rejected a €3.5 million bid for James Penrice. However, more recent reports from July-August 2026 suggest a lower asking price, ranging from €1.8 million (£1.5m) to €2.5 million, reflecting his status as a rotation player and the club's openness to a sale. Considering AEK paid €2.3 million for him in 2025, we estimate a value slightly below that initial investment is most likely.