As Abdallah Sima readies himself to make a comeback from a significant mid-season injury, it’s important not to downplay the influence he had during the initial part of the season while on loan at Brighton.
The 22-year-old Senegalese international is nearing a return to action with the first team after his promising season at Ibrox was cut short while he was representing Senegal at AFCON.
The fact that Sima, who hasn’t quite established himself at Brighton since his transfer from Slavia Prague for over £6 million, was called up for national team duty underscores the progress he’s made.
Having scored 15 goals in the first half of the season, it’s safe to say that without his contributions, Rangers wouldn’t be in their current position chasing multiple trophies as March unfolds.
Furthermore, with Abdallah Sima set to rejoin Rangers for the final stretch of the season, discussions about a potential transfer in the summer are reportedly ongoing, according to insights from a prominent transfer journalist shared with Rangers News.
In an exclusive interview, Graeme Bailey discussed with us the situation of Rangers loanee Abdallah Sima and speculated about what lies ahead for the Brighton forward.
Bailey believes that Brighton, whose technical director is Rangers Hall of Famer Davie Weir, are closely monitoring Sima’s progress. However, there are concerns about his readiness for the Premier League at present. Bailey suggests that Sima fits within Rangers’ financial capabilities and that a transfer could indeed happen.