Hamza Igamane to Lille in jeopardy as Rangers delay sparks Vardy transfer hijack despite Dessers exit ‘push’

The striker merry-go-round is yet to burst into life at Ibrox in the midst of a hectic transfer window

Rangers striker Hamza Igamane’s move to Lille is reportedly in jeopardy with the French side now considering other targets.

The Ligue 1 side are interested in the Moroccan striker international after he impressed in his debut Scottish Premiership campaign – netting 16 goals for the Light Blues.

But with Rangers new owners 49ers Enterprises holding out for a big pay day in Igamane with a £15million valuation placed on the 22-year-old, Lille appear to be ready to move on from the deal amid a standoff.

Reports in France suggest an offer will not be formally made to the Scottish Premiership side until “common ground” is found on an asking price – despite Igamane already agreeing personal terms with the club.

It is claimed that the club is now “studying other profiles besides that of the Moroccan international” despite “discussions ongoing” between the two clubs.

L’Equipe also expect another striker deal to take centre stage following the signing of Olivier Giroud from LAFC with 20-year-old striker Vivaldo Semedo set to arrive from Udinese.

Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell and Emmanuel Fernandez are already in the door at Ibrox this summer alongside Lyall Cameron after the former Dundee player agreed a pre-contract deal last season.

But boss Russell Martin has teased more deals in the coming days with Thelo Aasgaard, Nasser Djiga and Conor Coady are all set to sign.

Reports south of the border suggest that Premier League legend Jamie Vardy is open to a move to the club amid the 49ers’ American revolution – but they face a challenge from Wrexham.

Boss Phil Parkinson has teased contact with the 38-year-old after being quizzed out the striker – revealing co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney had to reach out to at least one potential summer signing.