Rangers to ‘consider big Hamza Igamane offer’ – sources
Rangers could be forced to sell Hamza Igamane if a “big money offer” comes in this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Igamane has quicky established himself as one of Rangers’ star players at Ibrox this season, forever becoming a cult hero by scoring a late winner in last month’s Old Firm victory over Celtic at Parkhead.
The Moroccan’s 15 goals and three assists have resulted in transfer attention from clubs south of the border, and Football Insider revealed last month that Everton are well placed to sign the 22-year-old.
While 49ers Enterprises are keen build a new-look team around the likes of Nico Raskin and Igamane, sources have told Football Insider that Rangers will “have to consider” significant offers for the latter.
Igamane could attract big-money offers this summer with Rangers in line to earn a sizeable profit on the £2.5million they paid FAR Rabat to sign him 12 months ago, but 49ers Enterprises are keen to keep him.
Rangers determined to prevent Hamza Igamane transfer
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider in January that Rangers will listen to “huge” offers made by Premier League clubs for Igamane, but 49ers Enterprises may have other ideas.
The Gers’ new owners are set to give their first managerial appointment – which is yet to be determined – a £25m summer transfer budget at Ibrox, providing the club with newfound financial stability.
Sources have told Football Insider that Rangers are set to be operating on a stable financial footing for the first time in a long time this summer, and Igamane is seen as a key player in their future plans.
49ers Enterprises ready to launch new era at Rangers
The 49ers’ first priority upon their arrival at Rangers is to hire a new manager, but their maiden appointment in the Ibrox dugout will wait until the end of the season as Barry Ferguson continues in charge.
Rangers’ season is all-but over on a competitive front after their Europa League quarter-final exit to Athletic Bilbao in Thursday’s second leg, as all eyes turn towards a brighter future in Govan.
Football Insider have already revealed that Rangers’ number one transfer objective to make Vaclav Cerny’s loan move permanent, and if they can follow suit by securing Igamane’s futute, the 49ers era will be off to a perfect start.