On Monday afternoon, a report emerged linking Columbus Crew SC with Ghanian defensive midfielder Mohammed Abu.
The report originated from Norwegian writer Ola NiemannIf who covers Abu’s current club Strømsgodset IF and stated the deal would be for two years with an option for a third.
Just before the Black & Gold left for the first leg of the 2017 preseason, sporting director and head coach Gregg Berhalter was asked about the link connecting the club with Abu.
While Berhalter would not confirm the report, he also did not deny it.
“What I’ll say is we’ll probably have a player signing announcement this week and you’ll have to stay tuned,” he said.