In the aftermath of the breakdown in his intended transfer to Leeds United, discussions have been initiated between Southampton and Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil.
The Championship club swiftly entered the pursuit of Paintsil's services subsequent to the unraveling of his proposed move to rivals Leeds United. Disagreements over contractual terms led to the collapse of negotiations between Paintsil's current club, Genk, and Leeds United.
Both the terms offered and personal agreements failed to meet expectations, ultimately resulting in the withdrawal from the negotiations.
Amidst these developments, Southampton has emerged as a potential destination for Paintsil. The club has presented terms that are appealing to both the player and his current club, Genk. Ongoing discussions between the involved parties are scheduled to continue later today, as efforts are concentrated on reaching a mutually satisfactory resolution.
Joseph Paintsil's affiliation with Genk dates back to 2018, during which time he notably embarked on a loan spell at Turkish side Ankaragücü throughout the 2020-21 season.
His significant contributions to Genk's accomplishments include an impressive tally of 143 appearances and 32 goals. Notably, Paintsil emerged as one of their standout performers as Genk narrowly missed out on clinching the Belgian Pro League title last season.
