New Accra Hearts of Oak boss Herbert Addo is closing in on target Alfred Nelson as the centre-back defender is set to sign a deal with the Phobians as a replacement for the departing Nuru Sulley, Ghanasportsonline can report.

The Liberty Professionals skipper will join initially on loan but with a view to a permanent transfer in a year, as contract has been agreed.

Hearts of Oak have been heavily linked with the Liberty stalwart as boss Herbert Addo looks to sign at least one new central defender to replace Nuru Sulley and it appears that a move is edging closer.