‘49ers could accept Hamza Igamane offer after Rangers transfer blow’
Rangers could be forced to sell star forward Hamza Igamane in a bid to boost their transfer budget this summer.
The Glasgow side are set for a campaign without silverware after being knocked out of the Europa League and failing in the domestic cup competitions.
Celtic have claimed the Scottish Premiership title for a fourth year in a row after building up an unassailable lead at the top of the table.
Barry Ferguson has been overseeing matters on the pitch since Philippe Clement was sacked in February, but he is unlikely to land the job permanently.
The 49ers Enterprises-backed takeover is now edging closer after key figures involved in the deal visited Ibrox last week.
The US consortium, which includes Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe and health insurance tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, is looking to secure a majority takeover and wants control of the boardroom.
Uefa to block 49ers spending spree at Rangers
There has been plenty of speculation around how many signings Rangers could make and who will be coming through the door this summer.
Kevin Thelwell has been appointed as the new sporting director at Ibrox, and he will no doubt have a say in their transfer business following his experience at Everton.
However, the Record reported on 6 May Rangers’ hopes of investing significantly in the summer transfer window could be severely restricted by Uefa’s financial fair play (FFP) rules.
It said the governing body’s rules restrict owners from injecting as much as they want into a club, and take into account their value, assets and debt.
The financial situation at Ibrox has been firmly in the spotlight after Rangers posted a £17.2million loss last season.
Hamza Igamane could agree Rangers exit after Everton swoop
Rangers’ new owners could decide to move several players on this summer in a bid to boost the club’s transfer budget, with Igamane likely to be their most valuable asset.
Everton have been linked with Igamane after the forward has impressed in his first year at Ibrox, having registered 15 goals in 44 appearances this season.
| Appearances | 44 |
| Goals | 15 |
| Assists | 3 |
Rangers would bank a significant profit on the 22-year-old, who joined the club for £2.5million from AS FAR last summer, if they were to sell him once the transfer window opens next month.
The new owners will no doubt consider any bids for the Morocco international, but his future will likely depend on the size of any potential offers.
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