St Mirren are on the verge of signing highly rated Ghana Under-20 forward Abdul Hakim Sulemana, younger brother of Premier League winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, in a move seen as a major coup for the Scottish Premiership club.
The Paisley side have reached an agreement in principle for the teenage attacker and are expected to complete the transfer once he passes a medical examination scheduled to take place within the next 24 hours.
If the deal is finalised, Sulemana will become one of the club’s most eye-catching youth additions ahead of the new season, as St Mirren seek to strengthen their attacking options and inject more pace and creativity into their forward line.
Rising Ghanaian prospect
Abdul Hakim Sulemana has built a growing reputation within Ghana’s youth set-up, having featured for the national team at Under-20 level. His performances there have drawn attention for his direct attacking style, speed and close control.
Coaches in Ghana regard the forward as one of the country’s most promising prospects, with observers highlighting his ability to stretch defences, carry the ball at pace and operate across the front line.
St Mirren moved quickly to secure an agreement once it became clear the player was open to a move to Europe, hoping to fend off potential interest from other clubs monitoring his progress.
The transfer, once completed, is expected to be an important stage in Sulemana’s development as he prepares for his first experience of European club football.
Boost for St Mirren’s attack
The Scottish Premiership side are targeting further improvement on recent campaigns and see the addition of a dynamic young forward as key to adding depth and variety in the final third.
Coaches believe Sulemana’s attributes can complement their existing options in attack, offering more competition for places while also providing a longer-term project the club can develop.
St Mirren are understood to be optimistic that the Ghanaian youth international can adapt quickly to the demands of Scottish football, though they are likely to manage his introduction carefully as he adjusts to a new environment and higher level of competition.
Following in family footsteps
Football runs in Sulemana’s family. He is the younger brother of Ghana international winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, who plays at the highest level of the European game and is widely viewed as one of the Black Stars’ standout attacking talents.
Abdul Hakim will now aim to follow a similar path by making his mark abroad and adding to Ghana’s growing list of exports to European leagues.
The move to St Mirren offers the young forward a platform to showcase his potential on a regular basis and could provide a springboard to further opportunities if he succeeds in the Scottish top flight.
Medical to decide completion
The finalisation of the transfer hinges on the outcome of Sulemana’s medical tests.
Should there be no complications, St Mirren are expected to formally announce the capture of the Ghana U20 international shortly after the examination is completed, confirming one of their most intriguing signings of the summer window.
