Hamza Igamane, Russell Martin, Rangers
(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media, Imago)
Mick Brown
Mon 30 June 2025 14:12, UK
Rangers striker Hamza Igamane is closing in on an agreement to join Ligue 1 outfit Lille despite interest from West Ham and Everton.
That is according to former Man United and West Ham scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that Lille have made the strongest move for the 22-year-old.
Both West Ham and Everton had been keeping tabs on his progress, but had doubts about whether he was ready to step up to the Premier League.
Football Insider revealed in April that Rangers would considering “huge” offers for Igamane in an attempt to raise funds and reinvest in their squad.
Following that, Brown told Football Insider on 20 June that West Ham could make a move for Igamane after scouts were spotted tracking his performances in Glasgow.
However, both English sides now look set to miss out on the forward, with a move to France seen as the ideal next step in his development.
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Hamza Igamane looks set to leave Rangers. (Credit: Imago)
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Brown told Football Insider in January that Rangers could accept “huge” offers for Igamane as a number of clubs have been keeping tabs on his progress.
Now, the former scout who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has explained that the striker will be better suited to the move to France after an offer was accepted.
*“It looks like Igamane is going to France,*” he told Football Insider.
“Lille have made a move for him and it looks like that one is going to happen.
“West Ham and Everton decided against it because they don’t think he’s ready for the Premier League.
“They rate him highly at Rangers and there were a lot of clubs having a look at him, but he’s still got things he needs to improve in my opinion.
“A move to France might allow him to do that.
“He’ll have a bit more time than he would get in the Premier League and that will suit him.
“In an ideal world, Rangers would want to keep him, but they’ll make good money by selling him.
“Then, they can look to reinvest that into their squad to improve in key areas.”
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Russell Martin is set for a busy summer at Rangers. (Credit Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)
Jamie Vardy update emerges after Russell Martin claim
While Igamane is closing in on a move away from Ibrox, plans are being put in place to bring in a new centre-forward for Russell Martin’s side.
Brown told Football Insider on 30 June that Rangers are considering signing Jamie Vardy when he leaves Leicester upon the expiry of his contract.
Vardy is keen to remain playing at the top level amid interest from Premier League clubs, but the chance to play European football is believed to be a draw.
Football Insider revealed on 2 June that Rangers are preparing to make multiple signings this summer with the backing of new owners 49ers Enterprises.
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