Ghana Premier League heavyweights, Asante Kotoko have revealed their plans to sign Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan ahead of the new season.
Gyan, 33, is expected to join the Porcupine Warriors before teh start of the new Ghana Premier League season.
It is believed that the camp of the former Sunderland forward are demanding $500,000 before the move is completed.
“It’s an open secret that Asamoah Gyan has declared he would love to play for Asante Kotoko before he finally hangs up his boosts," Mose Antwi Benefo, the Communications Director of the club told Oyerepa FM.
“And we at Kotoko believe the time to get him on board is now.
“The management [of the club] has been given the green light to engage Asamoah Gyan.
"We have been in an era where the fanbase has been a little dormant and we believe that acquiring Gyan will energize the fans to patronize our games.
“We can use him as a tool to attract sponsors and partners as well as bring our fans back into the stands."
“Everybody knows Gyan’s capabilities on the field. The only challenge we are facing in this bid is monetary," Antwi Benefo added.
“That is what has slowed down the discussions but we are hoping to reach an agreement that will be mutually beneficial to both parties.
“We [management] have been tasked to make Kotoko economically viable and that is what we seek to achieve in every dealing,” he added.
Gyan has been without a club since leaving Indian Super League side NorthEast United early this year.
He has gone on to represent Italian side, Modena, Rennes in France, Al Ain and Al Ahli Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Shanghai SIPG in China and Turkish outfit Kayserispor.
The forward presently stands as Ghana's most-capped player and all-time top scorer, having racked up 51 goals in 109 outings for the Black Stars.