French Ligue 1 side, Saint Etienne have submitted a bid of 4 million euros for Ghana striker Caleb Ansah Ekuban according to reports.

Ekuban, who plays for the Turkish Super Ligue side Trabzonspor has one year left on his current contract.

Trabzonspor is however demanding 7 million euros before the striker leaves.

The 27-year-old Ghanaian striker also has many suitors. Saint Etienne will be hoping to beat competition from Sampdoria in Italy to sign the Ghanaian international.

The former Leeds United striker is now wanted by Italian side Sampdoria and is ready to splash the cash for his signature.

Sampdoria boss Claudio Ranieri is keen to bring the Ghanaian to the Luigi Ferraris Stadium

Ekuban has bagged 10 goals in 30 official appearances for the Turkish Super Lig side despite being used as right-wing as they chase for a European qualification slot in the league.

Ekuban, who excelled at Albanian side Partizani Tirana, joining from Chievo Verona is being targeted for a return to Italy.