St Mirren move for Ghanaian prospect Abdul Hakim Sulemana collapses

Ghanaian winger Abdul Hakim Sulemana will not be joining Scottish Premiership outfit St Mirren after negotiations over a proposed free transfer broke down, ending a move that had looked set to be completed.

The 21-year-old was close to securing a switch to the Paisley-based club after both parties reached an agreement in principle earlier this month. The next steps were expected to include medical tests before the deal was officially confirmed.

However, St Mirren have now abandoned the move, with manager Craig McLeish confirming that Sulemana will not be part of his plans for the upcoming Scottish Premiership campaign as the club turns its focus towards other recruitment options.

The Saints had identified the Ghanaian youngster as a potential addition to their attacking department, with McLeish looking to add more creativity and pace to his squad ahead of the new season.

McLeish, who was appointed on a permanent basis in June after helping St Mirren secure their top-flight status, is focused on building a young and competitive team capable of sustained growth.

Sulemana had emerged as one of Ghana’s promising attacking talents, impressing at youth level and earning appearances for the Ghana national under-20 football team.

His explosive pace, ability to take on defenders and attacking instincts had made him an appealing target for the Scottish club.

The collapse of the transfer comes as a blow to St Mirren’s summer plans, but the club has already shifted its attention towards alternative targets as McLeish continues efforts to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes.

The exact reasons behind the breakdown in talks have not been made public, while Sulemana will now explore other opportunities as he looks to continue his development.