Ghana’s talented youth star Osman Bukari has emerged as the top target of FIVE top-flight clubs in Europe as competitions in various countries return following coronavirus-induced breaks across the continent, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively report.
The five clubs have pencilled down the Ghana U23 speedy player who has been in blistering form for Slovakian top-flight side AS Trencin this season.
With various leagues in Europe having different approaches to the return of football competitions after the break over the deadly disease, several clubs have started preparing for next season and key among their plans is to invigorate their squads with new players.
And as part of such plans, the Ghana youth international has been targeted by some of the clubs who are seeking to make a big impact next season.
Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon are leading the chase for the speedy winger as they are preparing to slap in an offer for the highly-rated player.
Scouts of the Lisbon-based club have already been observing Bukari following his explosive exploits for Trencin for the past two seasons.
Another top club that has sent its scouts to monitor the Ghana U23 star is ambitious Turkish giants Galatasaray who are ready to splash the cash the grab the player.
The Istanbul-based club who are trailing behind leaders Trabzonspor and Basaksehir are already chasing after players to help them annex the Super Lig title next term.
But they will also face tough competition for Bukari’s signature who has also attracted interest for determined Spanish side Celta Vigo.
Czech giants Slavia Prague are still maintaining their interest in the highly-rated youngster as they were the first club seeking to talk to Trencin officials about Bukari.
French side Nimes Olympique completes the list of teams keen on the 21-year-old, who is turning heads in Slovakia with blistering performances.
The Ghana U23 international has already been declared the best player in the Slovak top-flight league this season after winning eight Man-of-the-Match awards in the league.
The winger, who can also play as a ghost striker has appeared in 21 matches this season in Super Liga, playing a total of 1844 minutes.
Bukari scores an average of 0.34 goals for every 90 minutes that he's on the pitch.
This attacking performance currently places him among the top of the 229 players in Super Liga who've played at least 3 matches.
He has scored a total of 7 goals so far in the season in the league, which places him at first in the Trencin squad's Top Scorers list with six assists.
He joined the Slovak top-flight side in 2018 from Division One side Accra Lions.