Asante Kotoko have identified former Sekondi Hasaacas Saliw Babawo as replacement for departed Stephen Nyarko a close source told GHANASoccernet.com.

The Porcupine Warriors are expected to make an official offer early next week for the services of the former Ho Hot Steel midfielder ahead of the 2016/2017 football season.

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks are in talks with the talented but the Fabulous Club want to steal a march on the newcomers.

The Ghana U20 star was a nominee for most promising star in the 2014/2015 GN Bank Division One league season before moving to the Western giants on a season long loan in the premiership last term.