Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban is expected sign a three-year contract with Italian side Genoa according to footballghana.com.

This follows weeks of speculations over the player’s desire to leave Turkish outfit Trabzonspor this summer. It is understood Ekuban handed in a transfer request over the weekend to the Turkish Super Lig club.

Sources say the Italian club has reached an agreement with Trabzonspor for the transfer of the player for a fee believed to be in the region of 2.2 million euros.

The 27-year-old is expected to travel to Italy to undergo a medical ahead of the signing of the deal.

Caleb Ekuban has previously played for Chievo Verona as well as Leeds United.