“Bid to Break Transfer Budget and Secure Rangers’ Coveted Forward Tipped for New Club”.
Philippe Clement and Nils Koppen face the challenge of profiting from Rangers players not part of the club’s future plans. Sam Lammers is one such player, having impressed with 11 goals and three assists in 20 games on loan at Utrecht in the Eredivisie. His performance helped Utrecht qualify for the Champions League, making them eager to retain him, though they will face competition for his signing.
Rangers are encouraged by Twente’s interest in Sam Lammers.
According to Dutch media site Voetbal International, FC Twente is monitoring Sam Lammers‘ situation as a backup option if they cannot sign Wout Weghorst. Twente’s technical director, Arnold Bruggink, was reserved when questioned about their interest in the Rangers playmaker, stating, “We also have a very good striker at FC Twente. So, it is not that we need someone there immediately.”
“By the end of the European Championship, things will proceed as usual. We are not panicking.”
You almost sympathize with Utrecht, who took a chance on Sam Lammers when he was out of form and played him in his preferred number nine position—an inspired decision in the end.
Jordy Zuidam, Bruggink’s counterpart at Utrecht, has been much more candid about his ambitions for the transfer window: “He is a very important link in our team, so we are willing to go to great lengths for him. It is beyond our budget, but we are now looking for a solution.”
Rangers have the upper hand in the race to transfer Sam Lammers.
In summary, they are eager to re-sign Lammers.
Rangers paid £3 million to Atalanta last summer and, given his form in the Eredivisie, they should aim for more or at least recoup their investment.
Such funds could significantly contribute to signing someone like Lawrence Shankland or Albion Rrahmani, with whom Nils Koppen has already had discussions.
Rangers will want the money and squad space as soon as possible, without waiting for late bids.
It’s a remarkable turnaround for a player hyped by Michael Beale but who failed to handle the pressure at Rangers, missing key chances.
If Rangers profit from Sam Lammers, Nils Koppen deserves a pay rise.
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