Former Salernitana head coach, Paulo Manuel Sousa, is eager on bringing Tremendous Eagles and Paok Thessaloniki defender, William Troost-Ekong, to his new membership, Soccernet.ng studies.

The 53-year-old Portuguese supervisor labored with the Tremendous Eagles captain in the course of the time the pair shared on the Italian aspect, Salernitana, albeit simply 4 months.

Sousa lately signed for UAE Professional League aspect, Shabab Al-Ahli, on a two-year deal and is eager on bringing in Ekong as part of his new recruits.

As per Greek outlet, Gazzetta Greece, Ekong is on the radar of a number of golf equipment throughout Europe and the Center East following an excellent AFCON marketing campaign beneath Jose Peseiro. Dubai-based membership, Shabab Al-Ahli have additionally expressed their curiosity within the former Watford defender, reaching out to the Greek Champions over a doable switch since June.

Coach Sousa is reported to be desperately pushing for the deal and Shabab are rumoured to have submitted a deal value round 1,000,000 Euros for the previous Udinese man.

Soccernet.ng earlier reported that the 30-year-old additionally has presents from a number of Saudi Arabia, and he admitted he’s contemplating his choices while reiterating he’s very pleased with PAOK, after profitable the league with them final season. Moreover, the prospect of enjoying within the UEFA Champions League within the coming season would possibly play a giant function in Ekong’s determination.

Ekong suffered a bicep femuris rupture in his proper leg in the course of the AFCON 2023 match, and required surgical procedure after the competitors. The restoration process saved him out of motion for the remainder of final season.