Asante Kotoko communications director, Moses Antwi Benefo has revealed the club has made Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan a firm target ahead of the 2020-21 Premier League (GPL) season.
“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.”
Reports indicate Gyan is demanding an amount of $500,000 [€426,530], an asking price that is proving to be a stumbling block to any possible move.
“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.”
