Top 6 Ghana Premier League players likely to join Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko are usually among the biggest spending clubs each transfer window in the local scene due to their massive riches.

Despite winning the Premier League last season, the club as always, will be keen to improve the squad in any way possible.

With several players reported to be leaving the club with Fabio Gama and Mudasiru Salifu already gone, big changes need to be made to the squad and the importance of getting it right cannot be underestimated.

Several areas of the squad, not least in midfield, need upgrading and it promises to be interesting transfer window for everyone connected with the club.

With that in mind, speculation surrounding what this transfer window could bring for the Porcupines is already rife. Several players are already being linked with the club and the rumour mill is in full swing.

With that said, we take a close look at five GPL players that the bookmakers are already linking with moves to Kotoko ahead of the next season.

Iddrisu Abdulai

The 25-year-old goalkeeper impressed for Bechem United in the just ended season, helping the Hunters to finish third in the league and runners up in the MTN FA Cup.

Sources reveal that Danlad Ibrahim has received numerous offers from abroad and it’s likely the Reds will cash in on him. Kwame Baah on the other hand might not renew his contract as he believes he needs a new challenge elsewhere. Should Danlad stay or not, signing another goalkeeper will be a leading priority.

However, Kotoko have contacted Bechem United to discuss the custodian’s availability with official bid yet to be sent. Reports reaching Myfabulousonline.com indicate that the Reds have agreed personal terms with the custodian but are yet to make an official contact with his club.

Iddrisu was a standout performer in Premier League last season, keeping 18 clean sheets in 31 games, conceding 18 goals and clinching one MVP award.

Michael Ampadu

With Augustine Agyapong rumoured to be joining Italian side Lecce before next season starts and Samuel Appiah likely to leave on loan, the Porcupines are reportedly interested in bringing in Legon Cities defender Michael Ampadu.

Legon Cities are ready for negotiations before his contract runs out in November.

A dependable defender and very effective in his surging runs with speed and good command on the ball, Ampadu featured 29 times last season for the Accra-based club and managed just an assist.

Samuel Osei Kuffuor

Linked with Kotoko by several media outlets, Kuffuor would be a great addition to the team. The Bechem United defender predominantly featured in the heart of defense for the Hunters, featuring 29 times, scoring once. He is rumored to have agreed on personal terms with the Reds and a move is imminent.

Similar to Andrews Appau, Kuffuor has a marauding streak in him, which sees him gallop forward with the ball, albeit with slightly more technical poise than Appau.

Although, his inexperience has seen a few lapses in judgement, but he’s clearly a very talented player. Adaption to the Porcupine family may be a difficult step, though.

However, he would provide a composure in possession and help Kotoko build through the thirds.

Jonah Attuquaye

Legon Cities star Attuquaye has long since been earmarked as Kotoko top target to bolster their attacking options this forthcoming season. He has gone from strength-to-strength over the last two years and the Porcupines are very keen on his signature.Ogum is a fan of his ability to play both through the middle and on the wing.

The 22-year-old is a direct attacker with a lot of acceleration, very intelligent on and off the ball and also has the wits for goals. Attuquaye has become far more of a creator, and Ogum’s side could do with a player who can create something out of nothing.

The diminutive forward according to various reports has expressed his desire to join the Porcupines this time around and negotiations are in the advanced stage with his club.

Emmanuel Adu-Siaw

Imoro Ibrahim is rumored to be leaving the club after receiving several offers after the season. Patrick Asmah played well in patches last campaign, but was suspended due to indiscipline and is also likely to leave the club this window, the Samartex skipper looks likely to join the Reds.

The Porcupine despite facing opposition from Hearts of Oak and Medeama are offering the expected fee placed on Siaw plus a player as part of the deal which is seemingly to be more pleasing for the Premier League newbies.

Adu-Siaw is rated as the best left back in the just ended division one league season and also among the few players from the division to be included in the final squad of Black Galaxies towards the CHAN qualifiers.

In the 2021/22 division one league campaign, he provided nine assists, one goal and three Man of the match accolades in 27 appearances, the 26-year was regarded as one of the best players.

Two seasons ago which was his debut season with Samartex, he scored five goals with all coming from a free kick and provided six assists in 24 appearances.

David Abagna Sandan

Competent at controlling the game from deep or bursting forward into more advanced positions, Sandan blossomed in the RTU jersey despite his club’s poor run.

With his reading of the game, reliability in possession and ability to resist an opposition press still up there with the very best in the division.

Then there’s his passing. Outside of the foot, inside of the foot, short or long, it really doesn’t matter. You know as soon as the ball leaves his foot it’s finding its intended target.

He does not have the same amount of energy as Mudasiru and is certainly not as strong defensively, however, Sandan is deadly from set pieces and may end up being even more prolific than the man he could replace.