Luuk de Jong “Open” to Rangers as Mega Igamane Transfer Faces Hijack Attempt Amid Shankland Contract Push
Rangers press ahead with hitting the transfer market, eyeing significant upgrades up front.
🔹 Luuk de Jong: Eyes on Rangers?
Reports link PSV Eindhoven’s veteran striker and former Barcelona man Luuk de Jong with a move to Rangers. The Dutch captain has previously faced Rangers in Champions League playoffs, calling those matches more about “ambition, dreams” than revenge . Rangers are believed to be “open” to reigniting interest in the Netherlands international, tapping into his experience in European football.
🔹 Hamza Igamane: Lille & Others Eye Sensational Swoop
Rangers’ rising star Hamza Igamane, 22, has unsurprisingly sparked interest from top-flight teams abroad. According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Ligue 1 side Lille have apparently “chosen” Igamane as their target and reportedly reached agreement on personal terms—but negotiations with Rangers have not yet concluded .
In addition, sources suggest another unnamed French club is readying a competing bid. With Rangers chasing an estimated £25 million from Igamane this summer, a bidding war may yet emerge .
🔹 Lawrence Shankland: A Free-Agent Option?
With both Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igamane potentially departing, Rangers are also linked with Lawrence Shankland, whose contract at Hearts expires in June. Reports suggest Rangers are prepared to make a move and could “hijack” his signing amid competition—including West Brom—to secure him on a free transfer .
While fans and pundits are divided—some label it a clever “contract pitch,” others question his long-term impact—the deal would provide a cost-effective backup or secondary striker option .
⚽ What This Means for Rangers
Scenario Impact
Igamane sells for big fee Undertakes £25m+ reinvestment fuel, but creates need for immediate striking depth
Shankland signs Smart, low-risk acquisition—but doesn’t offer the elite upside of youth signing
De Jong joining? A surprise—but brings leadership, European pedigree, and Champions League experience
✅ Bottom Line
Rangers are preparing for a summer of change. If Igamane departs, they seem ready to reinvest wisely—blending a high-value free transfer (Shankland) with veteran quality (de Jong). The unfolding moves will define Russell Martin’s ambitious rebuild ahead of Champions League qualifiers.
