Koomson Deal Apparently Off

Hat-tip to Burgundy Wave for this bit of news.  Norwegian TV is reporting that Gilbert Koomson failed his medical check with the Rapids and the deal is off.

That's disappointing and more than a bit concerning.  We've only hear 3 names this offseason linked with the Rapids, Adjel-Boateng, Koomson, and Gordon.  With camp opening Monday Koomson seemed to be the most likely of the three to have an immediate impact this season.  With things falling apart now we have to really hope the Rapids have another surprise in their back pocket.  Last preseason nobody heard a word about Gashi until the deal was done, we need another one of those type of deals ASAP.

Koomson to Colorado?

For the last couple of days the Rapids have been linked to Ghanaian winger Gilbert Koomson and tonight there are reports that the deal is done.  He is another Ghanaian currently  playing in Norway where he led the league in assists last season.  The rumored transfer fee is $600K.  Depending on how the deal is structured that might require us to use GAM or make him a DP.

Koomson is 22 years old and generally plays right win, but can play on the left.  He's had one cap with the Ghana National team and he was on the bench in October when they played Azira's Uganda team in a World Cup Qualifier.