‘Cavenagh and 49ers to delight Rangers fans’ as Igamane transfer cold feet emerge
LOSC Lille have made no secret of their interest in Hamza Igamane, but a twist has emerged regarding his transfer from Rangers.
The Ligue 1 outfit want the Morocco international this summer, having already agreed terms with him over a potential switch to the Decathlon Arena.
It would make sense to cash in on Igamane at Ibrox in the coming weeks for the right price after his breakout campaign in the Scottish Premiership.
While the Glaswegian outfit will be hoping to avoid making an error with the 22-year-old centre-forward’s possible deal, a stumbling block could potentially delight the Bears’ supporters.
Rangers spook Lille with £15m transfer demand for Igamane
Lille are ready to walk away from signing Igamane from the Gers after getting cold feet, according to Record Sport.
The news outlet reports (27 June) that the Light Blues’ £15million demand for the 22-year-old has spooked the French club, with Ibrox chiefs unlikely to lower their demands.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Scottish Premiership | 33 | 12 | 1 |
| Europa League | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Scottish Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier Sports Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
It’s been claimed that the Ligue 1 outfit will take their business elsewhere unless Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises lower the Moroccan youngster’s asking price.
The Glaswegian outfit’s fans will be delighted to see the new American owners sticking to their guns and not being pressured into selling one of their most valuable assets for a lower fee.
Igamane should stay if Lille don’t pay required price tag at Ibrox
Igamane has only just broken onto the scene at Ibrox, and there will undoubtedly be plenty of other teams looking at him in the coming months.
The 22-year-old will surely only get better from here on out, and the Gers may be able to ask for more if he stays another year in Glasgow.
AEK Athens are working on signing Cyriel Dessers from the Light Blues in the ongoing transfer window, and it would make sense to keep the Morocco international if the Nigerian ace leaves.
Rangers arguably need a new number nine to bolster their attack this summer, and if they lose both Igamane and Dessers, the recruitment team will have a massive job on their hands to find adequate replacements.
Danilo’s consistent fitness issues make him unreliable, and it feels imperative to hand Russell Martin a new striker before the start of next season.
If the former AS FAR centre-forward ends up staying, it would make sense for the 39-year-old to trust him as his first-choice number nine.
The Moroccan youngster has proven to be an immense talent, but it will be interesting to see how his future unfolds in the coming weeks.
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