Tunisian champions Espérance de Tunis are close to signing Asante Kotoko SC midfielder Kwame Bonsu, GHANAsoccernet.com understand.

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The Tunisian giants have identified the former Gefle IF star as replacement for Cameroonian midfielder Franck Kom who left the club for Qatari side Al-Rayyan SC.

Negotiations between the Gold and Blood outfit and the representatives of the player are at the advanced stage.

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"I think Bonsu will play for Espérance this season." a close source told GHANAsoccernet.com

"He will replace the Cameroonian midfielder Franck Kom and he is a better option."

Bonsu had a spectacular campaign with the Porcupine Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup which saw him earn a call up to the national team for the very first time.

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com