English Premier League Clubs in Tug of War for Ghana Winger Joseph Paintsil

• Joseph Paintsil has emerged as a transfer target for several English clubs
• The Ghanaian star could leave KRC Genk in the summer transfer window
• Paintsil has been in top form in the Belgian league to attract keen interest

Ghanaian winger, Joseph Paintsil is on the radar of three English Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

The red-hot KRC Genk star is also attracting interest from clubs across Europe's top five leagues following his contribution to the Belgian outfit.

Paintsil has scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in the regular season in Belgium, making him the most productive African player in Europe, ahead of Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.

According to the Telegraph, Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford, and Fulham have all expressed interest in the 25-year-old and will battle for his signature this summer.

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All three clubs have been monitoring the tricky winger, sending scouts to watch him at the Cegeka Arena.

Paintsil's outstanding form continued in the play-off after he served up an assist in the 2-2 draw against Sporting Charleroi over the weekend.

The former Tema Youth attacker moved to Europe in 2017, where he spent a season on loan at Ferencvarosi before a permanent switch to Genk in 2018. Paintsil is reportedly worth £10 million.

Paintsil dedicates winner to father

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Paintsil paying tribute to his father with a match-winner for KRC Genk in their game against Anderlecht.

The Black Stars winger was in his home country to pay his final respects to his beloved dad, who passed away on November 18, 2022.

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Barely two days after the funeral, the 25-year-old immediately left for Belgium to join his teammates for their important Cup tie.

Paintsil snubbed for World Cup

Sports Brief also reported on Otto Addo announcing his 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

At a press conference in Accra, the 47-year-old named his team with several notable names making the cut.

Conspicuously missing were Paintsil of KRC Genk, Majeed Ashimeru of Anderlecht, and Felix Afena-Gyan.