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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Fri 14 March 2025 12:00, UK
Everton are plotting a move to sign Rangers star Hamza Igamane in the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that there is a “real possibility” that an agreement could be reached to sign the 22-year-old when the window opens.
However, they are expected to face stiff competition as European outfits Marseille and Sevilla are also keeping tabs on the centre-forward’s progress.
Everton attempted to sign the Moroccan during the January transfer window but were unable to get a deal over the line as Rangers were reluctant to sell.
That stance is not expected to change as prospective new owners 49ers Enterprises are unlikely to want to see their star man, who is under contract until 2029, leave.
This comes after Football Insider revealed on 2 February that Everton have been watching Igamane with a potential summer deal in mind.
Hamza Igamane Rangers
Hamza Igamane has been a standout for Rangers this season. (Credit Imago)
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Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 27 January that Rangers will accept “huge” offers for Igamane this summer amid growing interest.
The financial situation at Ibrox means they are unlikely to be able to turn down offers which would represent a significant profit on the £2.5million paid to sign him in 2024.
Everton, meanwhile, are looking to bolster their attacking options as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to depart upon the expiry of his contract in June.
David Moyes is also keen to add more flair to his squad after Brown told Football Insider Everton want to sign “the next Iliman Ndiaye”, and Igamane would fit that mould.
Hamza Igamane
Appearances (Starts) 36 (24)
Minutes Played 2119
Goals 13
Minutes Per Goal 163
Assists 3
Hamza Igamane’s 2024/25 stats.
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Moyes is keen to bolster his attacking options this summer following Calvert-Lewin’s expected exit, while concerns are lingering about Beto’s long-term role.
Interest in Igamane first emerged in January, but a number of alternative options have since been assessed as they have all-but secured safety in the Premier League.
Brown told Football Insider that Richarlison has emerged as a target for Everton and Moyes is set to discuss the possibility of a return to Merseyside for the Brazilian.
However, there are concerns that Everton could miss out on Richarlison given the finances involved in the deal, while Saudi Pro League sides are also in the running.
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