Kotoko Release Koomson

Asante Kotoko have released midfielder Larbi Koomson who recently returned to training after over a year out due to injury.

Koomson, who underwent surgery last year to correct career-threatening knee injury at the club’s training ground prior to last season’s league, returned to the field in January.

But the club has no plans for the attacking midfielder whose contract expires at the end of this month.

The Ashanti Gold SC academy graduate played for BA Stars and Medeama SC before joining the Porcupines two seasons ago.

Kotoko Release Koomson

Revealed: Nathaniel Asamoah Signing-On Fee

Nathaniel Asamoah might have left the offices of Asante Kotoko on Wednesday afternoon disappointed, but he had the broadest smile late in the evening.

The former Kotoko striker flew to Kumasi on Wednesday to hold final talks with the hierarchy of the Porcupine Warriors, but a two-hour meeting ended with both sides speaking different language.

Nathaniel agreed a signing on fee of GH¢ 55,000 which was going to be paid to him in two years, but he could not reach an agreement on his monthly salary.

Kotoko were ready to pay him half of his demand for a month, and Nathaniel had to leave without signing a contract.

Few minutes after he left the Secretariat of Kotoko to return to Accra, a juicy deal fell his way and he grabed it with both.

Aduana offered him GH¢ 80,000.00 as signing-on fee, and he moved to Dormaa to finalie the deal. They also agreed to meet his demand of GH¢ 2,000 a month.

The 29-year-old penned a 2-year-deal which will see him earn GH¢ 48,000.00 minus bonuses in his two years spell with the Dormaa-based club.

Revealed: Nathaniel Asamoah Signing-On Fee

Transfer Deadline Done Deals

It was the last day for Ghana Premier League Clubs to replace players they deem surplus to requirements or beef up their squads for second round of the 2015-16 Ghana Premier League (GPL).

Social media, especially WhatsApp, and emails were the perfect communication tools used to reach out to club officials to enquire about the services of players.

It was hectic for others, and some, notably Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak were disappointed. Aduana laughed the way through with the capture of Nathaniel Asamoah under the noses of Kotoko.

The former Medeama SC striker could not join his former employers after they failed to reached agreement in terms of his monthly salary.

Hearts of Oak who were ‘close’ to signing Sadick Adams after the player agreed personal terms were unable to reach an agreement with Berekum Chelsea.

However, they captured former Ghana U20 star, Kassenu Ghandi though they are yet to officially confirm the deal.

About eighty players moved from one club to other during the transfer. We shall post the entire list tomorrow.

Sportscrusader.com umbrella was widen across the country, and we present to you, confirmed and unconfirmed deals.

PLAYER         FROM       TO

Emmanuel Osei “Carlos”             AshGold                 Kotoko (3 years)

Emmanuel Gyamfi                      WA All Stars Kotoko (3-years)

Kassenu  Ghandi                         Free             Hearts of Oak (unconfirmed)

Amos Korankye  Hasaacas – Medeama

Han Kwofie   Free — Bechem United

Alfred Nelson                             Free               Bechem United

Fredrick Ansah  Charity Stars  –   Liberty

Yakubu Mohammed    Nania FC – Inter Allies

Nana Tei Honsu  WA All Stars — Berekum Chelsea

Bismark Idan  Free  – New Edubiase

Frank Osei Ofori   Vita FC   –    Berekum Chelsea

Martin Zila   Neco FC  –  AshGold

Daniel Boateng  WA All Stars – Berekum Chelsea

Gyan Gyau Akosombo Stars  – Berekum Chelsea

Eric Ametepe  Berekum Arsenal  — Berekum Chelsea

Francis Osei  Danbort FC Inter-Allies (Loan)

Nathaniel Asamoah  Free — Aduana Stars

Kenneth Owusu Tema Youth — Aduana Stars

Wahab Sannie  Free — Berekum Chelsee

Kweku Osei  Techiman City

Derrick Gyamfi  FC Platini – Techiman City

Rasford Cudjoe DC United – Techiman City

Adu Gyamfi   DC United – Techiman City

Korsah Prince DC United – Techiman City

Philemon McCarthy  WAFA – Dreams FC (Undisclosed)

Saed Salifu Crystal Palace – Inter-Allies

Bashiru Mohammed  Free – Techiman City

Kennedy Ashia  Free  –  Liberty Proffessionals

Transfer Deadline Done Deals

Kenichi Kick Against Adams Signing

Sadick Adams is is close to joining Hearts of Oak on a two-year deal after agreeing personal terms with the Phobians.

Sportscrusader.com revealed that a deal with the 2001 CAF Champions League would be completed within the week, but talks has cooled due to Kenichi Yatsushashi unreadiness to sanction the deal.

This portal can confirm that Kenichi Yatsushashi, head coach of the Phobians has kicked against the Strategic Committee’s decision to sign the former Black Starlet, and is in a loggerheads with his employers.

According to sources, the former Aspire players development coach told the Strategic Committee he has players good enough to provide him results.

He also added that he has not ‘given Ibrahim Musah enough playing time’ to prove his worth and he will not sign players who will hamper their development into regulars for the team.

The management are said to be livid at his decision, and sources have said they will consider his future soon if he doesn’t change his stand.

The Phobians have spoken to Yussif Abubakar who has problems with the supporters, and have also asked former coach, Kosda Papic if he is interested in returning to the club.

Kenichi Kick Against Adams Signing

Osei Agrees Terms With Kotoko

Emmanuel Osei Carlos has agreed personal terms and will sign three-year contract to with Asante Kotoko, Sportscrusader.com can confirm.

The AshGold forward met with the hierarchy of the Porcupine Warriors on Thursday, and he agreed to join the Kumasi-based club for the next three years.

According to Sportscrusader.com sources, Osei will earn about GHs 40,000 as his signing on fee, a figure Nathaniel Asamoah is reluctant to accept.

Asante Kotoko wrote to Ashanti Gold about two weeks ago requesting for the services of the striker, but the Miners were initially reluctant to let go the former Asokwa Deportivo’s forward.

However, the player revealed his readines to move on due to lack of game time on the pitch. The defending league champions are also unready to renew his contract, and replied Kotoko’s letter confirming their readiness for negotiations.

Kotoko will today hold a meeting with officials of Ashanti Gold officials of AshGold to agree a transfer fee before he puts pen to papers.

Osei Agrees Terms With Kotoko

Sadick Adams Agrees To Join Hearts

Sadick Adams has agreed a two-year deal with Hearts of Oak, Sportscrusader.com understands.

Sportscrusader.com exclusively revealed on Thursday that the former Atletico Madrid striker was given the greenlight to holds talks with the Phobians.

A meeting between the player and the club on Thursday was a success, and he agreed a two-year deal with the Rainbow colours.

However, no contract has been signed because Hearts of Oak and Berekum Chelsea haven’t agreed a transfer fee for the 26-year-old.

Hearts of Oak had their initial bid of GH¢ 150,000 rejected by the 2012 CAF Champions League group stages participants, but they released the player to meet with the management of the Phobians.

Chelsea are holding out for €100,000, a figure Hearts of Oak says they can’t afford.

Though Kotoko’s interest in Adams is not official yet, Chelsea are aware they are sniffing around the Golden City park for his services and are likely to hold for “a battle’ between Hearts and Kotoko.

Sources close to the player insist his doors are open to any club since he is yet to put pen to paper.

Aduana Stars and Dreams FC are the other clubs Sportscrusader.com can confirm are after Adams.

Sadick Adams Agrees To Join Hearts

Kotoko Hold Meeting With Target

Asante Kotoko held a meeting with target Emmanuel Osei Carlos at the club’s secretariat on Thursday, Sportscrusader.com can confirm.

The Porcupine Warriors wrote to Ashanti Gold to enquire about the services of the creative midfielder and he was given the permission to talk to the General Manager of the club, Opoku Nti last week.

The meeting was a success and the Miners replied Kotoko’s letter, and confirmed their readiness to meet at the negotiations table.

It is unclear what transpired during the meeting between the two clubs, but the player was released to hold further negotiations with the management of Asante Kotoko.

According to sources, Osei Carlos agreed personal terms with Kotoko, and the record Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions are confident he will be a member of their playing contingent by the close of the transfer window.

Kotoko Hold Meeting With Target

Toure Rubbish Bechem Reports

Former Asante Kotoko striker, Ahmed Toure has rubbished media reports that he is close to joining Bechem United.

For the past weeks, there have been series of reports stressing that the Burkinabe international has signed a two year deal with Ghana Premier League (GPL) ahead of the second round of games.

But Toure has dismissed those reports confirming that he has not signed any contract with Bechem United.

“I will not be returning to the Ghana League to play for Bechem United. I am not even aware of the interest,” Toure told Acrra based Happy FM.

“I am looking at other clubs and when the time is due the whole world will be aware.”

The 29 year-old forward last season in Kotoko shirt – he scored 15 goals in all competition.

Toure Rubbish Bechem Reports

Hearts Close In Sadick Adams

Hearts of Oak could secure the signature of Sadick Adams by close of next week, Sportscrusader.com can confirm.

The Phobians had their bid for the former Black Starlets striker rejected , but Chelsea gave them the greenlight to speak to the player.

According to Sportscrusader.com sources, there have been meetings between the player and management of Hearts but a deal is yet to be agreed, though the 26-year-old is ready to join the Phobians.

Negotiations between Adams and Hearts will continue today at the club’s secretariat and the club is confident the meeting scheduled for this afternoon will yield positive results.

Sources have gone as far as saying Adams will be Hearts player next week, though sources close to player are unwilling to disclose how soon the deal will be done.

The player close alleys say the doors of the Black Stsrs ‘B’ skipper are open to all clubs including Dreams FC, Asante Kotoko, Aduana Stars and other foreign clubs who have shown interest in his services.

Despite the confidence of Hearts of Oak, should they fail to reach an agreement, he will move to another club according sources within Berekum Chelsea.

Officials of the club says they ‘have the interest of Sadick at heart’ and will do all they can to give him the best opportunity to explore his talent to the world like he showed in 2007.

Hearts Close In Sadick Adams

Kotoko Double Transfer Targets

Haven previously walked into the Ghanaian player transfer market in search of two players to beef up the squad for the second round of the 2015-16 Ghana Premier League (GPL), Asante Kotoko has revised their notes.

The management of the club now seek the signatures of four players to enhance their chances of annexing the premier league title they lost to Ashanti Gold last season.

According to Sportscrusader.com sources, the management believes there are four slots within the departments of the team and have tabled major targets to fill the voids.

The club is in the market for two ‘prolific strikers’, and two midfielders to beef Michael Osei’s current set up to ensure the team have no flaws.

This portal understands that Sadick Adams has become the Porcupine Warriors key target for the attacking department after Nathaniel Asamoah confided in interim coach Michael Osei that he lacks the sharpness that will be required by Kotoko faithfuls.

Negotiations for a creative midfielder as requested by Michael Osei is underway and the deal could be finalised by the close next week.

Due to the niggling injuries to Theophilus Nyame, the Porcupine Warriors are also in the market for a defensive midfielder, who is believe to be in the Division One to partner Stephen Nyarko.

The club is also considering finding a replacement for injured Jackson Owusu with an ‘experience defensive midfielder’. The target sources say, will be a major scoop.

Kotoko Double Transfer Targets

Give Us Gnagne + Cash For Akowuah - Medeama Tells Hearts

Medeama Sporting Club has told Hearts of Oak Robin Gnagne plus cash will secure them the signature of Malik Akowuah.

Malik Akowuah has been the star player for the Mauve and Yellows this season, and the Phobians are convinced he will be an upgrade to their current set up.

There were media reports that Hearts of Oak have written to the Tarkwa-based club confirming their interest.

Medeama SC responded reports saying “Medeama will not deny any local club who want to sign Malik Akowuah because we even need funds to balance our book.”

However, they were stated unequivocally clear that “the amount that we are looking for is beyond the capability of all Ghanaian clubs due to the player’s quality.”

It seems Hearts of Oak have ignored the warning and are pushing Medeama SC to meet them at the negotiations table for a deal.

And they have been told Akowuah, who is also linked with Mamelodi Sundowns, is worth Robin Gnagne plus cash. It is unclear how much Medeama wants, but it is believed they will make it known to the management of the Rainbow club when they agree to let go their skipper.

Give Us Gnagne + Cash For Akowuah - Medeama Tells Hearts

Hearts" Bid For Adams Rejected

Hearts of Oak’s tempting bid for Berekum Chelsea’s Sadick Adams has been rejected, Sportscrusader.com can confirm.

The Phobians are in a battle with fiercest rivals, Asante Kotoko as well as Aduana Stars for the signature of the former Black Starlets striker.

Aduana Stars confirmed interest in the 26-year-old to partner Yahaya Mohammed who the club is unsure of his future.

While Asante Kotoko has written to Chelsea but are yet to get a response from the Berekum-based club.

According to www.sportsCrusader.com sources, Hearts tabled a bid in the region of GH¢ 150,000.00, but the management of the club turned a deaf ear to offer.

The hierarchy value him at $ 150,000 and will only sit on the negotiations table if a club is ready with that figure.

It is unclear if Sadick Adams who joined Chelsea as a free agent will push the deal through.

Hearts" Bid For Adams Rejected

Aduana Confirm Interest In Adams

Aduana Stars have confirmed interest in  Berekum Chelsea centre-forward, Saddick Adams.

The former Ghana U-17 striker has been sensational since joining Berekum Chelsea as a free agent prior to the start of the season, racking up 6 goals in 8 matches.

Three clubs including Aduana Stars are queuing for the services of the 26-year-old.

“Yes it is true that we’re interested in him  because we need a striker to complement Yahaya’s efforts,” Aduana’s Chief Executive Officer, Albert Commey is quoted by footy-ghana.

“Some talks have gone on and we have handed over discussions to one of our big men to handle. We are waiting for a report to see how things have gone on him (Adams),” he further explained.

Aduana Confirm Interest In Adams

Swansea’s Andre Ayew Quashes Exit Rumours

Ghanaian international forward, Andre Ayew has dismissed reports suggesting he is unsettled at Premier League outfit Swansea City, insisting that he is more than happy to stay at the Liberty Stadium.

The Black Stars Vice Captain has been a revelation since arriving at the club from Marseille on a free transfer last summer, and his form has sparked rumours linking him with a move elsewhere.

But speaking in an interview, the 26-year old says he is not concerned by all the rumours and is just focused on Swansea for now.

“I am at Swansea and I am happy here, everything is okay but in football you never know what can happen,” Andre Ayew said.

“I am playing my football here at a good club with good people around so I just want to continue doing my job. Whatever happens will happen.

“I have a contract here so if it’s here I am going to continue playing my football, then good. If not, then at the end of the season you have a chance to discuss and see what happens.

“But I am happy to be a Swansea player and happy that the fans adopted me very well. It makes me try to give my best every time”, he added.

Liverpool, Tottenham, Sunderland, Newcastle and Saturday’s opponents West Ham have all shown interest in Ayew in recent times with some reports suggesting that Swansea may consider cashing in on the player, who has bagged 10 league goals this season.

Swansea’s Andre Ayew Quashes Exit Rumours