Everton after reportedly preparing an "attractive" bid for Rangers striker Hamza Igamane.
The Moroccan has seen off Cyriel Dessers and Danilo to become Philippe Clement 's first-choice striker at Ibrox - with the 22-year-old netting six goals since his summer arrival from AS FAR last summer. That appears to have attracted the interest of the Premier League side with the January window fast approaching. Moroccan outlet Mountakhabreport that The Toffees are not the only English top side considering testing Rangers' resolve to keep the frontman in the Scottish Premiership beyond the winter window*.*
West Ham, Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Brentford and Fulham have all been named as interested parties in a player who arrived for £1.7million just months ago. While Everton appear to be leading the race, the report also notes that clubs on the continent are considering a move with Lille, Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen name-checked as interested parties in the rising talent.
It is believed Igamane is seen as a potential successor to Dominic Calvert-Lewin should he leave Goodison Park. Boss Clement has been delighted with the progress of the forward, stating before the Premier Sports Cup final defeat to Celtic: "He's making major steps forward.
"A few months ago physically and tactically it was a long wait but he's one of the boys who has the hunger and desire to grow physically. There's a lot of potential in this group to improve."
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