Footballghana.com can report that Italian Serie A side US Lecce is close to completing the signing of Ghanaian international Afriyie Acquah.
The former Torino defensive midfielder is currently playing his football in Turkey with Yeni Malatyaspor where he has managed to make a name for himself in the Super Lig.
US Lecce, now sitting 17th on the Italian Serie A standings is bent on climbing higher to ensure they stay away from the relegation zone. In line with that, they have decided to boost their midfield and have identified Afriyie Acquah is the best man.
In the last couple of weeks, they have made contact with Yeni Malatyaspor over a transfer for their man. Checks have revealed that a verbal agreement has been reached with the player as the two clubs in question continue talks to agree on a fee.
Reports in Italy today has additionally added that Lecce has increased their offer to Yeni Malatyaspor to fasten the process to sign Afriyie Acquah before the January transfer window shuts.