Kotoko to swap Yahaya for Osei Pele?

90 MINUTES is reliably informed that Kumasi Asante Kotoko

are willing to accept a swap deal for midfielder Yahaya Mohammed in exchange

for want-away Hearts of Oak striker Edwin Osei Pele.

Hearts coach C.K. Akunnor has revealed his admiration for

the former OGC Nice player and believes he will be a useful addition to his

Phobian squad.

And Akunnor could soon have his wish granted if reports that

certain Kotoko bigwigs are backing calls by supporters for the Kumasi club to

sign Osei Pele, the striker who shot into prominence just two seasons ago after

his goals powered Hearts to the pre-season Top 4 triumph.

Despite the huge early promise, Osei Pele has struggled to

succeed in the Phobian colours, even spending the latter half of last season on

loan at Aduana Stars. Akunnor has also ruled the striker surplus to

requirements at Hearts after not inviting him to the club’s pre-season camp.

The player responded by handing in a transfer request which

has placed a host of club’s on wild alert, Ebusua Dwarfs and Ashantigold both

openly declaring their interest in the 22 year old goal poacher.

However 90 MINUTES understands Kotoko will be his preferred

destination should the Porcupine Warriors show interest in a swap deal involving

Yahaya Mohammed. And our sources indicate that some prominent figures in Kotoko

led by legendary player Sarfo Gyamfi are prevailing upon management to act

quickly to sign Osei Pele whom the supporters say is ‘one of their own.’

“I have requested to be transfer-listed. If my request is

granted, I will then begin to talk to officials of Kotoko. I have also heard

they want to swap me with one player from Kotoko. I am just praying that the

move is successful,” Osei Pele told Fox FM in Kumasi.Credit: