Lille ‘Agree Terms’ To Sign Rangers Striker Hamza Igamane | OneFootball

There have been whispers growing around a potential Rangers departure and now a fresh report has added significant weight to the talk. A vague rumour that had been circulating regarding a Ligue 1 side’s interest has seemingly become much clearer, and it could end up being one of Rangers’ biggest summer sales if the figures are to be believed. It all comes as Ibrox seeks to balance the books slightly while also investing in new blood.

According to respected journalist Sacha Tavolieri, French giants LOSC Lille have chosen Hamza Igamane as their preferred replacement for departing forward Jonathan David. Tavolieri claims that a decisive meeting took place earlier in the week where the Moroccan attacker agreed personal terms with the Ligue 1 side. The key next step will be negotiations between Rangers and LOSC to finalise the transfer fee.

The attacker, who joined Rangers just last season, was seen as part of the rebuild and not necessarily someone expected to be moved on so soon. However market speculation now suggests his value has soared with strong performances both domestically and on the international front. Rangers may feel the time is right to cash in and make a substantial profit on a player who has not yet fully settled into life at Ibrox.

If the move goes ahead, it will raise questions over Rangers’ squad depth and whether further forwards will be targeted. With Rangers already exploring replacements and facing squad gaps, the departure of Igamane would not just be a big sale, it would also signal a significant shift in squad planning. What remains to be seen is how quickly Rangers would act to plug the hole should the deal get over the line.

This is yet another summer where Rangers will need to show they can rebuild and evolve while making good money from outgoings. Whether fans approve of selling such a young talent so soon will depend entirely on what happens next and what reinforcements come in to replace him. But there is no doubt that this report signals serious movement in the Ibrox camp.