Ibrahim Imoro's future at Kotoko remains up in the air and the very real prospect of losing the left-back soon is one that fills every Kotoko supporter with dread.
The 22-year-old has been the standout performer for the Porcupine Warriors since his arrival from Karela United
Should the Black Galaxies star decide to move on, he will leave a huge hole in Kotoko's starting XI as the Ghanaian looks to successfully defend their league title and excel in Africa.
Here are seven players they could turn to, in case they part ways with the Prince of Wechiaw:
Benjamin Abaidoo (Medeama)
We’re starting off as strong as possible here.
Abaidoo would be an absolute marquee signing for Hearts if they could tempt him away from Medeama. Abaidoo has established himself as one of the best left-backs of the premier league era. A class act going forward, solid defensively, Abaidoo has it all.
Samuel Kusi ( King Faisal)
Kusi has spent his entire career at King Faisal, being one of their best players in recent years after breaking into the first team. There are very few players in the country who can time a tackle as well as Kusi, and he’s not too shabby going forward either; just ask any right-back in the league.
An inverted full-back - which suits Boadu down to the ground - Kusi loves coming into the half-spaces and delivering devastating early crosses into the box. He could be a revelation in Accra.
Justice Anane (Berekum Chelsea)
Ok, so this one’s a bit left field, but just hear us out. Anane may not be a name familiar to most people. However, he is one of the most under appreciated players in the league and there are far worse options Hearts could go for.
Anane is quick, comfortable dribbling, rarely misses a tackle, and has been a standout player in a fairly mediocre season for Berekum Chelsea this year.
A cheaper option should the Phobians wish to spend bigger elsewhere and a player who would still consider the move a big step. This may not be the move Hearts fans want, but it could be the one they need.
Hamidu Abdul Fatawu ( Accra Lions)
Fatawu is a versatile player who plays as a left-back and can comfortably play as a left-winger and a centre-back.
He is very strong, good in the air and thrives on closely man-marking the opponent and using his reading of the game to outwit opposing attackers, but he also know when to get stuck in, also adept to using his body to shield the ball away from danger and also make powerful recovery when required.
Perry Addison Rockson (Techiman Eleven Wonders)
Intelligence has become a key feature of Rockson's forward-thinking game, knowing exactly when to hold his position and when to make lung-bursting 50-yard dash into the final third.
This has helped him become a mainstay in a listless Techiman Eleven Wonders' side. Defensively, he remains an awesome proposition, one that all managers would love to have in their team.
Solid, dependable, positionally he is excellent, always the correct distance from his colleagues and opponent.
Prince Sakyi ( Ebusua Dwarfs)
Some players make an impression right off the bat, while others gradually learn their trade and take their time to garner recognition. Prince Sakyi falls firmly into the latter category.
The Dwarfs left-back waited patiently for a chance that didn't really come along until the departure of Dennis Korsah. There, he wasted no time in showing why he is one of the Division One League's best left-backs. Sakyi scored 4 goals and registered 10 assists in 24 appearances for the Cape Coast side last term- a testament to his remarkable footballing intelligence and technical brilliance.
Physically, he is also strong, and able to motor from box to box in the blink of an eye. All of these attributes combined to create the archetypal superb full-back. And if he's not finishing them, he's supplying them. A truly exciting player.
Emmanuel Siaw (Samartex)
Emmanuel Siaw was very instrumental in side's promotion to Ghana's elite league. In 27 appearances, he assisted 9 times and netted a goal in the campaign.
Siaw is sturdy in defence, offering immense physical presence and pace when retreating towards his own goal. He is most in his element when flying towards the oppositions' final third, though.
Blessed with the killer instinct of any top forward, Siaw charges into the box, assaulting the far post as he thunders past his marker to crash the ball into the net.
The first thing you inevitably notice when watching him play for 20 seconds is his pace.
