Mamelodi Sundowns Striker Iqraam Rayners Faces Intense Transfer Battle as Glasgow Rangers and SK Beveren Show Interest in Signing Him

Mamelodi Sundowns may be gearing up for some serious competition over the future of one of their stars, Iqraam Rayners.

The Bafana Bafana forward has recently caught the attention of multiple clubs, with a bidding war seemingly on the horizon.

Interest from Glasgow Rangers

Just last month, it was revealed that Scottish powerhouses, Glasgow Rangers, were keen on signing Rayners during the upcoming January transfer window.

Rangers have reportedly been following the striker’s progress since his days at Stellenbosch FC, and now, with his game improving at Sundowns and with the national team, they have reportedly tabled a bid of R55 million for his services.

A New Contender: SK Beveren

However, the competition for Rayners’ signature is heating up.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Rangers would face competition from an unnamed Belgian club.

According to recent updates from Soccer-Laduma, that club has now been identified as SK Beveren, a team Rayners could potentially join.

Beveren, a Belgian club, is no stranger to South African talent.

They are known to have been scouting Rayners for some time, with their scouts based all over the world.

They were initially interested in another player, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, but have now turned their focus to Rayners.

This move indicates their serious intent to secure the striker.

Sundowns’ Transfer Fee

As for Sundowns, they are not backing down when it comes to the transfer fee for their player.

According to sources, the R55 million bid is not just directed at Rangers but applies to any club interested in acquiring Rayners.

Beveren, if they want to bring him to Belgium, will need to match or exceed that offer.

Given the club’s proximity to Denmark and their connections there, there could be discussions happening behind the scenes, but the interest from Beveren is clear.

What’s Next for Rayners?

Now comes the big question: where should Rayners go next? Should he make the leap to the Scottish Premier League with Rangers and test himself in one of Europe’s most storied clubs? Or would a move to Beveren in the Belgian second tier offer him a fresh challenge? Alternatively, would it be better for Rayners to stay put at Sundowns and continue developing his game with the club while boosting his prospects with Bafana Bafana?

We’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below and let us know what you think Rayners should do!

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