With just under two weeks until the transfer window opens, Newcastle United They reportedly turned their attention towards the striker who has been compared to Premier League Legend Didier Drogba.
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The Magpies' unpredictable form has continued in recent weeks, after they were beaten 4-2 by Brentford in the Premier League, then thrashed Leicester City 4-0 and dispatched the Bees with a dominant 3-1 win to advance to the final. Four from the Carabao Cup. It was Sandro Tonali's display at St James' Park, with the Italian scoring twice to cap off an impressive performance that could finally earn him a starting place under the club. Eddie Howe.
Progress in the Carabao Cup will once again test Newcastle's squad to the limits, and once again points to a growing need for reinforcements when 2025 arrives.
On this front, names like Brian Mbeumo They have stolen the headlines, with the Brentford star looking high on the Magies' list of candidates to sharpen what has been an acrimonious attack at times this season. But he may not be the only one to arrive.
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According to Graeme Bailey for The Boot Room, Newcastle sent their scouts to monitor Hamza Ighamani They are now in the race to sign the Rangers striker alongside Everton, West Ham United, Bournemouth, Brentford and Fulham in what could be a tight race for his signature.
Interest in the Premier League should come as no surprise after Igamane left Tottenham Hotspur shocked in the Europa League, scoring the opening goal in a 1-1 final draw with Ibrox last week. Of course, his exit would be a huge blow to Rangers, but it is a blow that Newcastle could still take full advantage of in January or perhaps even in the summer transfer window.
The “strong” Egamine could replace Wilson
Given that Callum Wilson is currently headed for the exit door as a free agent at the end of the season, Newcastle are expected to look for potential replacements in the coming months. Among these may be Ighamani. Still only 22 years old, the Rangers striker is a rising star and one of the few bright sparks in a rather bleak season under Philippe Clement. He scored six goals in 17 matches.
Those around Ibrox have certainly been impressed by the young striker too Leon Balogun He went as far as to compare him to Chelsea and Premier League legend Drogba. The central defender told reporters, as quoted by The Scottish Sun: “Hamza was performing excellently, he is a strong player. I don’t want to praise him too much, but the way he controls the ball reminds me a little of Didier Drogba.”
Of course, if Ighamane is anything close to Drogba's style, Newcastle should do everything in their power to secure his signature as soon as they get the chance, whether that be early next month or in the summer transfer window.