Rangers transfer state of play on Dessers, Palma and Sima as James Bisgrove eyes 'top calibre' sporting director

It's been a busy summer at Rangers and their recruitment process shows no signs of slowing down.

The Light Blues are hunting down signing number five of the summer in the form of Brighton winger Abdallah Sima, with advanced talks underway for a season-long loan deal. Kieran Dowell, Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland and Sam Lammers have already signed deals to link up ahead of boss Michael Beale's pre-season kicking off but they won't be the last in the door.

Cyriel Dessers has been widely touted as a striker option and Jose Cifuentes' move from LAFC to Ibrox continues to drag on. There are exits to consider too, with Glen Kamara and Scott Wright amongst those with a decision to make on whether they stick with Light Blues life or twist on their chances of starring elsewhere. We take a look at some the stories and rumours surrounding Rangers' transfer business at the minute.

The former Slavia Prague winger joined Brighton two years ago but they could see a future for him by the sea, with an option to buy ruled out. And quotes from Seagulls technical director at the time Dan Ashworth seemed to hint towards a much-needed UK-adaptation period, with former Gers man David Weir a key component throughout his stint contracted to the Premier League side. There will also be few better shoulders to lean on for Sima than Weir when it comes to Ibrox advice

Ashworth said in a 2021 statement: “Abdallah joins us after a really good season with Slavia Prague, last season, which saw him excel in their domestic league and the Europa League. However it is important to remember he has had a very rapid rise, coming from Senegal to France, and he has only played one full season of professional football.

"We’re excited by his potential. David Weir