The Columbus Crew are set to announce the signing of Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Mensah reportedly will become the Crew's second designated player, joining Federico Higuain, with Columbus paying an undisclosed transfer fee for the two-time World Cup veteran.
Poised to join Ghana teammate Harrison Afful in Columbus, the 26-year-old would help fill the void in central defense left by the departure of Michael Parkhurst to Atlanta United and the long-term loss of Gaston Sauro to knee issues.
