Exclusive: Hamza Igamane now ‘very likely’ to quit Rangers after developments
Rangers star Hamza Igamane is “very likely” to sign for Lille, Ibrox News understands.
Clubs in England and France are said to be lining up for the Moroccan superstar, who only joined for £1.5million from FAR Rabat last summer.
Russell Martin, alongside Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises, now have a decision to make on how much they will accept for the inherited star.
Igamane set to quit Rangers
Sources close to Ibrox News have revealed that a move to Lille is still most likely for Igamane.
The Ligue 1 club were said to have tabled a £14million bid for the striker, but Rangers knocked that back, wanting more with add-ons and further clauses.
Lille were said to have been spooked by those further demands, but crucial talks are now set for next week, with contract arrangements said to be in place already.
With Cyriel Dessers also close to a move away, big changes are coming for Martin in the final third.
Kevin Thelwell has perfect transfer replacement
With Dessers and Igamane close to moving on, the door is open for the American owners to finally open their chequebook, just as promised.
Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Dor Turgeman is said to be the preferred replacement, and could cost up to £5million, which should be easily achievable now.
Kevin Thelwell worked his magic to bring Max Aarons to Glasgow on loan from Premier League Bournemouth, after a spell with Valencia in La Liga.
Now, the former Everton chief will push on with more priorities, with Turgeman and potentially even a second striker top of that list.
Igamane is still a diamond in the rough, despite shining at points, so any fee around £15m would be huge for Rangers, banking that massive profit to use elsewhere.
Martin won’t be expected to change things overnight in Govan, but if Rangers can immediately bank £20m, on top of promised investment, his job will be made much easier.
As for Igamane, Rangers fans will watch him closely, if and when Lille get a deal over the line.
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