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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Hamza Igamane from Rangers to Lille transfer fee that is poised to smash two club records
Rangers arguably lived to regret their decision to turn down big bucks from French side Lille. That was five years ago when the Ligue 1 outfit wanted Alfredo Morelos and offered £17million for the Colombian striker. Advertisement But it was at the start of the season when Steven Gerrard and Rangers were going for their all-important 55th Scottish title. READ MORE: Rangers transfer news as Vaclav Cerny put up for sale, Dessers to AEK fee 'distance' revealed and Igamane latest READ MORE: Hamza Igamane 'agrees terms' on Rangers exit as goalscoring EFL defender targeted for Ibrox transfer The Light Blues resisted the temptation to cash in on a player who only cost £1m from HJK Helsinki and the rest, literally, is history with Morelos playing his part in stopping Celtic's bid for a 10th consecutive title. From the point of view of silverware it proved the right choice. But did it make good business sense? Morelos walked away for nothing a couple of years later, and some will say the club should have cashed in. Advertisement Having failed in their bid to sign Morelos, Lille turned their attention to New York-born Canada international striker Jonathan David. They paid a reported £25m – still a record for a Canadian player. But after five years in France, the coveted frontman is moving on in a free transfer after his contract expired. Juventus are the frontrunners to land the player with Manchester United desperate to secure him. Regardless of where he ends up, Lille need to find a replacement and reports in Belgium say they have turned their attention Rangers striker Hamza Igamane. Rangers Hamza Igamane celebrates after scoring to make it 3-2 It's only 12 months since the Moroccan was signed for just £1.7m from AS FAR. Given the need to improve the player trading model, then a bumper offer could be too good to turn down. But what would be acceptable? Advertisement Reports have suggested Rangers had set a £20m fee. The £19m the Light Blues got from Ajax for Calvin Bassey is their record sale by some distance so it could even top that. Lille's most expensive signings are David for £25m and Victor Osimhen for around £18m so they aren't scared to spend on potential. One thing looks certain, though, and that is former boss Philippe Clement was right when he said this of Igamane last September: 'We had to sign him now because one year later we could never afford him.'
The Herald Scotland
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Alfredo Morelos handed Wayne Rooney Rangers comparison
The experienced striker has drawn a shock comparison with the former Rangers hero to Wayne Rooney, and how he used to conduct himself on the pitch. Morelos was loved by the Rangers faithful for his goals. He netted 124 times in 269 appearances for the Ibrox club between 2017 and 2023. His red card record, on the other hand, left most supporters at their wits' end with the fiery frontman. Defoe loved his time playing with Morelos, as he recollected what it was like to share a dressing room with him in Glasgow. "I thought he was good," the 42-year-old told Si Ferry on Open Goal. "I thought this guy has got potential. "He reminded me of Wayne Rooney and his temperament. When Wazza first came through, he was so aggressive. "I said to Rangers fans, if you take that away from him, he wouldn't be the same player. Read more: "He's aggressive, he gets wound up. Obviously, he will learn, but he needs that. "He scores goals. He talks good English by the way, he kids on massively. "He'd walk round the training ground and he's got four phones in his hand, he's showing me all this mad stuff that happens on the streets of Colombia and all the other stuff. "
Glasgow Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Former Rangers star compared to Man Utd & England legend
The experienced striker recalled his first meeting with Morelos and his fiery on-pitch temperament. Morelos, who scored 124 goals in 269 appearances for Rangers between 2017 and 2023, left many fans frustrated with his frequent red cards. Defoe said on Open Goal: "I thought he was good. I thought this guy has got potential. "He reminded me of Wayne Rooney and his temperament. "When Wazza first came through, he was so aggressive. "I said to Rangers fans, if you take that away from him, he wouldn't be the same player. "He's aggressive, he gets wound up. Obviously, he will learn, but he needs that." Mr Defoe cherished his time playing alongside Morelos, recalling shared moments in the Glasgow dressing room. He said: "He scores goals. He talks good English by the way, he kids on massively. "He'd walk round the training ground and he's got four phones in his hand, he's showing me all this mad stuff that happens on the streets of Colombia and all the other stuff." Morelos' passionate playing style remains a fond memory for Defoe.
The National
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Alfredo Morelos handed Wayne Rooney Rangers comparison
The experienced striker has drawn a shock comparison with the former Rangers hero to Wayne Rooney, and how he used to conduct himself on the pitch. Morelos was loved by the Rangers faithful for his goals. He netted 124 times in 269 appearances for the Ibrox club between 2017 and 2023. His red card record, on the other hand, left most supporters at their wits' end with the fiery frontman. Defoe loved his time playing with Morelos, as he recollected what it was like to share a dressing room with him in Glasgow. "I thought he was good," the 42-year-old told Si Ferry on Open Goal. "I thought this guy has got potential. "He reminded me of Wayne Rooney and his temperament. When Wazza first came through, he was so aggressive. "I said to Rangers fans, if you take that away from him, he wouldn't be the same player. Read more: "He's aggressive, he gets wound up. Obviously, he will learn, but he needs that. "He scores goals. He talks good English by the way, he kids on massively. "He'd walk round the training ground and he's got four phones in his hand, he's showing me all this mad stuff that happens on the streets of Colombia and all the other stuff. "
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
The Igamane Hamza from Rangers to Lille transfer fee that is poised to smash two club records
The Moroccan frontman is attracting attention from France and the Ibrox side could be tempted to cash in Rangers arguably lived to regret their decision to turn down big bucks from French side Lille. That was five years ago when the Ligue 1 outfit wanted Alfredo Morelos and offered £17million for the Colombian striker. But it was at the start of the season when Steven Gerrard and Rangers were going for their all-important 55th Scottish title. The Light Blues resisted the temptation to cash in on a player who only cost £1m from HJK Helsinki and the rest, literally, is history with Morelos playing his part in stopping Celtic's bid for a 10th consecutive title. From the point of view of silverware it proved the right choice. But did it make good business sense? Morelos walked away for nothing a couple of years later, and some will say the club should have cashed in. Having failed in their bid to sign Morelos, Lille turned their attention to New York-born Canada international striker Jonathan David. They paid a reported £25m – still a record for a Canadian player. But after five years in France, the coveted frontman is moving on in a free transfer after his contract expired. Juventus are the frontrunners to land the player with Manchester United desperate to secure him. Regardless of where he ends up, Lille need to find a replacement and reports in Belgium say they have turned their attention Rangers striker Hamza Igamane. It's only 12 months since the Moroccan was signed for just £1.7m from AS FAR. Given the need to improve the player trading model, then a bumper offer could be too good to turn down. But what would be acceptable? Reports have suggested Rangers had set a £20m fee. The £19m the Light Blues got from Ajax for Calvin Bassey is their record sale by some distance so it could even top that. Lille's most expensive signings are David for £25m and Victor Osimhen for around £18m so they aren't scared to spend on potential. One thing looks certain, though, and that is former boss Philippe Clement was right when he said this of Igamane last September: 'We had to sign him now because one year later we could never afford him.'
