Could Al Gharafa defender Rashid Sumaila be set to follow Pedro Caixinha to Rangers?

[ian1964 10,590]

The Ghana international has impressed under the Portuguese coach this season and has been linked with a move to Ibrox

 

PEDRO CAIXINHA could make Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila his first signing as Rangers manager.

 

Reports in the Middle East*claim the Al Gharafa star is keen to follow Caixinha to Glasgow after*an impressive season for the Qatari side.

 

Sumaila, 24, is currently on loan from Kutwait side Qadsia Sporting Club.

 

The powerful centre-back, who has six caps for Ghana, was voted Gharafa’s best player after the first round of the league.

 

It’s believed*Sumaila is keen on a move to Europe and sees Gers as the ideal stage to showcase his talent.

 

Caixinha, who should arrive in Scotland*over the weekend, faces a huge*rebuilding job at Ibrox over the summer.

 

Doubts remain over the futures of experienced duo Clint Hill and Kenny Miller, who both have just months remaining on their current deals.

 

While on-loan midfielders Emerson Hyndman and Jon Toral will return to their parent clubs

 

Meanwhile Caixinha is set to bring three members of his coaching staff in Qatar to Rangers when he finally takes over at Ibrox.

 

The Portuguese coach*will bring his long-term assistant Helder Baptista, his fitness coach Pedro Malta and goalkeeping coach Jose Belman to Scotland.

 

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/703541/could-al-gharafa-defender-rashid-sumaila-be-set-to-follow-pedro-caixinha-to-rangers/

[boabie 230]

" Pedro Caixinha is almost certain to become the 16th manager for Rangers FC by the end of this week after Al-Gharafa gave him permission to join the Ibrox side.

 

The 46-year-old can now arrive in Scotland after both the clubs sorted out the financial deals.

 

The Portuguese is expected to be in Glawgow on Saturday, and he will watch Sunday’s Old Firm clash from the Celtic Park.

 

The incoming Rangers boss is ready to raid his former club for a defender. According to reports from the Daily Record, Caixinha is planning to sign the 24-year-old from his former club Al-Ghafara.

 

Sumaila was voted Ghana’s best defender in 2010-11, and till date has won six caps for his country. Caixinha sees him as his trusted centre-back, and has played a key role in lifting the Qatari side from the bottom of the Stars League to fifth place.

 

The report says Caixinha has been Sumaila’s godfather since he joined Al-Gharafa on loan from Al-Qadsia last year. "

 

http://sportslens.com/pedro-caixinha-planning-to-sign-rashid-sumaila-for-rangers/209654/

[trublusince1982 243]

Really hope we don't change goal keeping coach

[Gribz 745]

I hope so because bar Clint Hill our centre half's are basically shite. Wilson hasnt looked a shadow of himself in first spell, Kiernan is St Johnstone level and Senderos must be on crack or something.

[der Berliner 3,451]

If these players are any good, they would be playing in France or the like. Unless he's there for the money. Well, what the Sun seemed to miss is that Rashid Sumaila is on a free this summer, so he might be a decent option.

 

What we probably can expect is that Pedro will have his very own ideas and transfer targets, and the lower English leages might not be his prime hunting ground. But we shall see.

[ian1964 10,590]

If these players are any good, they would be playing in France or the like. Unless he's there for the money. Well, what the Sun seemed to miss is that Rashid Sumaila is on a free this summer, so he might be a decent option.

 

What we probably can expect is that Pedro will have his very own ideas and transfer targets, and the lower English leages might not be his prime hunting ground. But we shall see.

 

They don't need to be good enough to be playing in France to be good enough to playing in the back water of Scottish football..................

[der Berliner 3,451]

They don't need to be good enough to be playing in France to be good enough to playing in the back water of Scottish football..................

 

I would agree, but we look to the future and hopefully some European battles, so need some quality. That said, these chaps are usually athletic and quick ... whether they like the not so sunny and warm Scottish climate ...

[colinstein 294]

If these players are any good, they would be playing in France or the like. Unless he's there for the money. Well, what the Sun seemed to miss is that Rashid Sumaila is on a free this summer, so he might be a decent option.

 

What we probably can expect is that Pedro will have his very own ideas and transfer targets, and the lower English leages might not be his prime hunting ground. But we shall see.

 

I thought it was the DOF who targeted players to be brought in

[der Berliner 3,451]

I thought it was the DOF who targeted players to be brought in

 

Once we have one. But I also assume that the manager and the DoF will be in close contact about this. Anything else would be rather strange, don't you think?

[boabie 230]

I see there's a tweet with some woman meeting our new manager on a flight from Dubai to Glasgow.

 

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/15149941.He_s_on_his_way__Rangers__new_manager_spotted_on_flight_to_Glasgow/