European clubs battle for Bafana Bafana star as interest soars, according to Soccer Laduma.
Iqraam Rayners, the prolific Mamelodi Sundowns striker, is capturing the attention of top European clubs with his stellar performances. After Scottish heavyweights Rangers FC reportedly offered a massive R55 million for his services, a new contender from Belgium has entered the race.
According to a source close to the matter, the Belgian club has made inquiries about Rayners, adding to the growing competition for his signature. While the exact team remains unnamed, Sundowns’ management is well aware of the escalating interest.
Growing interest in Rayners
“The interest in Iqraam (Rayners) is growing each and every day, but concrete yet,” revealed the source.
“There are more teams monitoring him, and now a team from Belgium has inquired about him. The Sporting Director, Flemming Berg, is handling this alongside management and the board. After Rangers’ R55 million offer, the Belgian team has added another layer of intrigue. Let’s wait and see what happens with his next move.”
Will Sundowns let Rayners go?
Another source explained, “Sundowns spend over R60 million on foreign players, so selling Rayners for R55 million would only make sense if the price aligns with their expectations. The same happened with Teboho Mokoena. Sundowns don’t sell just for the sake of it; they want the right deal. Right now, interest from Rangers FC and the Belgian side is strong, but it’s all about who can offer the better price.”
Sundowns face a pivotal decision regarding Iqraam Rayners’ future, as they evaluate lucrative offers from Rangers FC and a newly interested Belgian club. With Rangers’ R55 million bid already in play and the Belgian side intensifying the competition, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Rayners seize the opportunity to showcase his talents on the European stage, or will Sundowns resist the pressure and retain their prized striker for another season?
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