Top Euro club make Igamane 'priority target' as Morocco legend plots to tempt Rangers striker
03/19/2025 02:30 PM
Hamza Igamane is the man of the moment for Rangers after his weekend heroics in the Old Firm derby win at Celtic.
The 22-year-old Moroccan striker came off the bench to deliver a first Rangers victory away from home in the Old Firm since the year 2020.
The result also restored a long-held Old Firm win record Rangers boasted over Celtic.
Taking the ball under control as the Celtic defence panicked, Hamza Igamane let rip with a thunderous strike which broke Parkhead hearts and sent a shockwave around British football.
Barry Ferguson reckons Igamane still has much to work on if he hope to reach his potential, but the Rangers manager insists the striker has what it takes to reach the elite level of the game.
Now, one top European club has reportedly made Igamane their 'priority target' ahead of the summer transfer window.
Hamza Igamane a 'priority target' for Marseille
Hamza Igamane has been linked to a number of top clubs in a number of top leagues ever since breaking through into the Rangers team around October.
In the wake of that impressive volley in the 1-1 Europa League draw with Tottenham, Spurs have been linked to Igamane alongside a host of other top Premier League clubs.
Everton almost moved for Hamza in January, whilst Newcastle United could consider Igamane as a replacement for Swedish hitman Alexander Isak.
There have even been links to Spain, with La Liga outfit Sevilla reportedly raking notice of Igamane after his exploits with Rangers this season.
But it's in France where the hottest links to Hamza have appeared with Ligue 1 outfit Marseille once again linked to Igamane ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to French outlet But Football Club, Marseille have made Igamane their number one target heading into the summer.
| Hamza Igamane Scottish Premiership stats 24/25 | |
| Appearances (starts) | 26 (18) |
| Goals (xG) | 10 (8.02) |
| Shots (on target) | 73 (28) |
| Assists (xA) | 1 (3.51) |
| Chances created | 29 |
| Successful passes (accuracy) | 325 (72.7%) |
| Touches (in opposition box) | 834 (120) |
| Duels won (%) | 104 (37.4%) |
| Successful dribbles | 36 (46.8%) |
The southern French club have close links to North African talent with a number of key figures at the club over the years from Algerian and Moroccan descent.
This includes 66-cap Morocco legend Medhi Benatia, who started his career with Marseille and is now the French club's sporting director.
The links appear to stem from Moroccan journalist Hakim Zakos, who claims Marseille are still interested in Igamane despite the forward being deployed outside of the striker role.
"OM is still keen on Igamane," explains Zakos. “He’s in high demand for next summer, Everton, Tottenham, Sevilla FC, and OM have identified the player as a potential signing."
It's claimed that Igamane is being targeted to help supplement Algerian forward Amine Gouiri, who has scored four goals in seven Ligue 1 games since arriving at the Stade Velodrome from Rennes in January.
Rangers striker Igamane spotted with Morocco squad
Those fresh Hamza Igamane links to Marseille come with the Rangers striker currently out on international duties with Morocco.
Igamane is eyeing his maiden Morocco cap during the World Cup Qualifiers with Niger and Tanzania, with Morocco manager Walid Regragui calling Hamza up for the first time.
That's despite Igamane earning a call-up due an injury to Ayoub El Kaabi, the Olympiacos striker described as being like a 'brother' to Hamza.
The Rangers striker was snapped being put through his paces with the Moroccan national team ahead of the World Cup double-header.
"We want the best players in the Moroccan national team," Regragui said.
"Meanwhile, I have invited new names to give them the opportunity to make their first appearance in the Atlas Lions shirt, such as Chamseddine Talbi, Omar Hilali, Bilal Nadir, and Hamza Igamane."
