Rangers are believed to be edging closer to a transfer move for Atalanta striker Sam Lammers, according to a report from Football Scotland.

As things stand, Rangers will need to pay Atalanta a fee of no less than £3 million to bring Lammers to the club. They appear willing to meet this asking price – Michael Beale and the Gers are now waiting for I Nerazzurri to ‘greenlight’ the move.

Who else is interested in a move for Sam Lammers?

As things stand, Rangers appear to be the only major club who have been linked with a move for Sam Lammers over the past few months. As such, nothing should stand in their way of completing a transfer.

He has been on loan at both Empoli and Sampdoria this season – currently, neither team seems interested in pursuing a permanent move for the player.

What would Sam Lammers add to the Rangers squad?

With talisman striker Alfredo Morelos set to depart Rangers in the summer transfer window, the Light Blues are currently in the hunt for a new star striker.

A towering hitman, Lammers isn’t a massive goalscorer, having scored just six league goals since 2020. However, his key strengths lie in his ability to hold up the ball – he is incredibly powerful and is imperious in the air. Using his massive frame, he can create space for his teammates to run into and link the play between midfield and attack.

Lammers is not the only centre-forward on their shopping list. They are also believed to be interested Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland and Cremonese forward Cyriel Dessers.

It’s unclear as to how many of these targets Rangers will be able to sign. We will have to wait and see which option they choose – even as a move for Lammers begins to reach its more advanced stages.