Kotoko and Hearts are jostling for the signature of Liberty Professionals midfielder Kennedy Ashia.
Ashia, 20, has been on the radar of the two giants for close to two years with Kotoko believed to have come closer in reaching a deal with him last term.
The Porcupine Warriors have traced the former Ghana Under-20 midfielder for quite sometime and are ready to test Liberty's resolve of keeping the player.
The combative midfielder has been Liberty’s standout performer this term and continues to earn rave reviews in the local media.
Hearts have jumped into the fray to fight for his signature which should serve as real test to Liberty in the coming weeks.
Ashia has indicated his desire to play for Kotoko in the past and remains to be seen if he will make the switch.