Hamza Igamane bidding war on the cards after new Rangers transfer interest
Rangers could be set for a huge windfall this summer if the number of clubs interested in Hamza Igamane increases further.
Igamane has been the Light Blues’ breakout star this season after signing from FAR Rabat in his native Morocco last July, with 13 goals and three assists from his 35 appearances in Rangers colours so far.
The 22-year-old was a relative unknown to European football, let alone the Scottish Premiership, upon his arrival last summer, and has been one of few gems unearthed amid a dismal season at Ibrox.
However, with Rangers losing money hand over fist for several seasons following years of financial mismanagement, even incoming owners 49ers Enterprises may have to find ways of making quick cash.
Third club conducts Hamza Igamane transfer mission
Igamane’s performances at Ibrox this term began attracting transfer interest from Everton as soon as January – a matter of weeks after the Moroccan scored his first goals for Rangers in all competitions.
| Player | Appearances | Starts | Goals | Assists |
| Hamza Igamane | 35 | 28 | 13 | 3 |
However, AfricaFoot reported on 8 March that Sevilla and Marseille are also both set to be in the hunt for his services this summer, with the Spanish side’s scouts sending scouts to several Rangers matches.
AfricaFoot’s sources confirmed that both Marseille and Sevilla are therefore set to compete for Igamane in the market over the coming months, giving Rangers the perfect chance to drive up his price tag.
Rangers and 49ers Enterprises hold the cards in Igamane transfer
Were the Gers heading into this summer’s transfer window with their existing, cash-strapped ownership structure still in place at Ibrox, there’s absolutely no doubt that Igamane would quickly be out the doors.
Rangers’ previous transfer policies have brought nowhere near enough money in compared to the quality of player the Bears need to compete with Celtic at the top, and that has to change this time around.
The impending arrival of 49ers Enterprises this summer, however, will give the Gers more financial wiggle room when it comes to negotiating a summer exit for Igamane, with fees of £25million already mooted.
If the 49ers can drive that valuation beyond £30m, Rangers will make a near 18-fold profit on Igamane within 12 months, helping to end their financial woes in one fell swoop and providing the building blocks of a new era on the transfers from at Ibrox.