Lecce end chase for Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah

Italian side Lecce have ended their pursuit of Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah in the winter transfer window.

The struggling serie A side have rather signed Antonin Barak from Udinese on loan until the end of the season.

Acquah was close to making a return to Italy after Lecce tried to lure him back to the Serie A.

However, Yeni Malatyaspor kept hold of their influential midfielder as they keep fighting for a decent position in the Turkish Super Lig.

The 28-year old has made 14 appearances creating three assists for the club this campaign.

He joined the the Turkish club in the summer from Empoli.