Hamza Igamane and Jefte are the two Rangers players that appear to be on the radar of the wider world now.
Both were players brought in by Philippe Clement last summer as he tried to improve the club’s recruitment strategy by bringing in young players with the potential to be sold on at big profit. His vision certainly seems to working with both players now attracting big attention just months down the line.
Much of the interest is coming from the big bucks English Premier League and Chelsea were the shock club linked to Jefte yesterday. Reports from Brazil suggest Stamford Bridge officials are taking a look and considering making his Premier League dream a reality.
It is claimed talks have already taken place between Chelsea and Rangers although no official bid is yet on the table.
While his fellow summer signing is on the radar of various Premier League clubs, with Tottenham the latest to be linked to Igamane.
Everton were previously taking a look along with four other EPL sides – West Ham United, Bournemouth, Brentford and Fulham.
Former Everton scouts backs Hamza Igamane deal
Everton’s need could now be even greater with the news Dominic Calvert-Lewin is out injured for a while, on top of the fact they are just above the relegation zone.
New manager David Moyes will also want to get his own players in.
Their former scout reckons they will be trying to get Rangers‘ star man Igamane signed before Monday’s night’s deadline.
He told Goodison News: “If they have got the money, a deal could be agreed.
“I don’t think Igamane would be cheap.
“However, now that Calvert-Lewin is injured, I imagine that Everton will be looking to get that deal across the line.”
Selling Igamane and Jefte would be Clement vindication
Things have died down now but it is only a matter of weeks since Philippe Clement was facing intense calls for his removal from the position of manager due to poor results.
He has tried to sell a vision with long-term goals and vision to the club and fans, and part of that was improving player trading so they could keep reinvesting in and improving the squad.
Selling Igamane and Jefte, while perhaps a blow on the pitch in the short term, would show that he is on track to do what he has promised.
The next stage would obviously be to spend the money wisely, but maybe the business done on the duo would be a sign that he knows what he is doing long-term.
