Abdallah Sima emerged as a new Rangers target over the weekend and it certainly caused more excitement that some of the previous rumours.
The former Slavia Prague forward was man of the match at Ibrox but his performance was long forgotten due to other unsavoury events that night.
The last two seasons haven’t lived up to the £7m price-tag paid by Brighton, however, Abdallah Sima could be an outstanding acquisition for Rangers.
In terms of profile, the Senegal international is at a good age to still develop despite the dip in form of the last two seasons.
Injury hampered his time at Stoke City and Angers were a side fighting to avoid relegation, stylistically, neither seemed like great matches.
At Rangers though, in terms of formation and system, the 22-year old could be a perfect fit.
Looking in more detail at what Abdallah Sima does, Rangers could be expected to see a creative attacker who can also score goals, although his statistics for Angers are not entirely convincing.
With quick feet and good control in possession, the three players most at risk off being bumped down the pecking order are Scott Wright, Fashion Sakala and Rabbi Matondo.
Sakala’s argument will always be that he offers good numbers but on too many occasions his composure lets him down when it matters most – open goals against Celtic spring to mind.
The reports so far have suggested that Rangers are eyeing a loan deal but with two years left on his current contract, a loan-to-buy could work well for both parties.
Another failed loan spell and Brighton would struggle to recoup much of the £7m they paid Slavia for his services despite still being young enough to find his form again.
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