Rangers ‘make new Hamza Igamane demands’ after multi-million transfer update
Hamza Igamane seems destined to leave Rangers this summer.
The Morocco international moved to the Gers for a fee of just £1.5million from FAR Rabat last summer.
He struggled to get into the team initially but eventually enjoyed a stunning breakthrough under Philippe Clement.
He notched 12 goals and one assist in 33 Scottish Premiership matches in his debut year for the Light Blues, but supporters may not get to see whether he can improve on that next season.
Rangers demands for Igamane transfer revealed
Lille have reportedly tabled a £14million bid for the Moroccan star, who looks set to leave Ibrox this summer.
David Edgar revealed that the Gers will be seeking a higher initial fee as well as a significant package when it comes to potential add-ons.
Speaking on the Heart and Hand podcast (26 June), he said: “My understanding is that a bid has been made by Lille about €17million, which is about £14m.
“Rangers will be looking for a bit more than that, and there are going to be add-ons, such as performance-related bonuses and, of course, a sell-on fee.”
The 22-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with Les Dogues [RMC Sport], but Marseille are also interested in his services.
Igamane exit would be great business for Rangers
The Gers could spark a bidding war, given that multiple teams are interested in the young attacker, and the price could keep rising, which would be the best possible solution for Russell Martin and Co.
If the new majority owners, the 49ers and Andrew Cavenagh, can secure a fee nearer the £20m mark for the forward, it would represent a brilliant piece of business.
The money could be used to reinvest in the squad in several positions and strengthen Martin’s side ahead of the new season, with a brutal battle to overhaul Celtic on the cards.
Igamane had a decent season, but he did not set the world on fire, even being ostracised by Barry Ferguson towards the end of the season, as he preferred Cyriel Dessers leading the line.
The Nigerian also looks set to depart, with AEK Athens pushing for his signature, and if they lose both, the Light Blues could be severely weakened, but they will have a lot of money to try and replace them.
It is a fine balance for the new sporting structure this summer, and it remains to be seen whether they will get it right.
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