Efe Ambrose backs Ibrox-linked Umar Sadiq to be ‘big hit’ if he joins Rangers

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Rangers have been linked with bringing Umar Sadiq to Ibrox this summer.

Hibernian defender Efe Ambrose has told Own Goal Nigeria that he thinks Umar Sadiq will prove to be a ‘big hit’ at Rangers if he does make a move to Ibrox this summer.

The Gers have snapped up five new faces this summer, as goalkeeper Allan McGregor has been joined by defenders Nikola Katic and Connor Goldson, as well as midfielders Scott Arfield and Ovie Ejaria.

New manager Steven Gerrard must now consider attacking reinforcements, given that Kenny Miller and Eduardo Herrera are set to leave, Jason Cummings has returned to Nottingham Forest and speculation continues over Alfredo Morelos.

Recently, The Scottish Sun reported that Rangers were particularly keen on Roma striker Umar Sadiq, with a potential season-long loan deal in the pipeline for the Nigerian hitman.

Sadiq, 21, has been on the books with Roma since a 2015 move from Spezia, and has scored two goals in just six games for the club having spent most of his time out on loan.

The 6ft 4in striker has featured for Bologna and Torino, and spent the second half of last term on loan with NAC Breda in the Netherlands, scoring five goals in just 12 outings.

Sadiq is something of an unknown to many in Scotland, but Hibernian defender Efe Ambrose knows all about his compatriot, and has been discussing his possible move to Ibrox with Own Goal Nigeria.

Former Celtic defender Ambrose has suggested that Sadiq is ‘strong, quick and skilful’, and admires his composure in front of goal, backing him to be a ‘big hit’ if he does sign for Rangers this summer – though hopes he isn’t on top form when they face Hibernian.

“I know him very well. He lives in same state like me in Kaduna,” said Ambrose. During the last Olympics in Rio he did very well and from what I have seen of him, he will be a big hit in Scotland if he decides to join Rangers. He is strong, quick and skilful. I particularly admire his calmness in front of goal. Here is hoping if he decides to come to Scotland he won’t play to his potential against me,” he added.