The 19-year-old joins on a four-year contract from Belgian side KRC Genk, marking a significant step in his fast-rising career.

Sources close to the player suggest a return to Europe remains a future possibility, with his long-term development still a priority.

Bonsu Baah’s journey has been one of the most remarkable in recent Ghanaian football. After trial spells with European giants such as Barcelona, Manchester United, and Borussia Dortmund, his breakthrough came in March 2023 when he moved from Ghanaian third-tier club Shooting Stars to Norwegian top-tier side Sarpsborg.

Despite making just 12 appearances in Norway, his performances caught the eye of top clubs, leading to a transfer to Genk.

In Belgium, the versatile attacker featured in 90 matches across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing seven assists.

His rise also earned him a call-up to Ghana’s senior national team, where he recently featured in international friendlies against Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago.

The move to Al Qadsiah adds a new chapter to his impressive career, with the Saudi club acquiring one of Ghana’s most promising young talents.

The move is expected to become one of KRC Genk’s most lucrative departures in recent years.

The 20-year-old, who joined the Belgian outfit from Norwegian club Sarpsborg in 2023, has emerged as a prime target for Al Qadsiah.

Negotiations between both parties have reached an advanced stage, with the deal expected to be wrapped up in the coming days.

Though the final transfer fee remains undisclosed, sources suggest Genk will make a significant profit—well above the €5.2 million they initially spent to secure his services.

Bonsu Baah, who is under contract with Genk until 2028, has become a key figure for the club, featuring in 90 matches across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing seven assists.

Reports also hint that the youngster could use the Saudi move as a stepping stone, potentially returning to Europe in the future to continue his development.

Earlier this year, Bonsu Baah made his debut for the Black Stars during the Unity Cup games held in London.

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The Championship club have made an offer of €10 million for the 25-year-old they seek to secure his signature this summer.

Leeds’ offer to Genk includes a sell-on clause should the Ghanaian be sold in subsequent years.

The Athletic reports that Genk are yet to respond to the bid from Leeds.

Paintsil has already been involved in a transfer saga this summer after turning down a move to Southampton in a swap deal which would have seen Paul Onuachu also make a return to Belgium less than a year after moving to England.

Paintsil is said to be interested in a move to Leeds with personal terms not expected to be a challenge should both clubs agree on a fee.

Paintsil has a goal and two assists to his name already this season across all competitions and missed Genk’s Europa League playoff first-leg win over Adana DS on Thursday night.

The Black Stars had an excellent had an amazing campaign for Genk in the past season, scoring 18 goals and providing 14 assists in 39 matches across all competitions.

The right-winger who joined Genk in July 2018 from Ghanaian club Tema Youth FC has scored 32 times and delivered 25 assists in 143 appearances since then.

In the 2020-21 campaign, he was on loan at Turkish side MKE Ankaragucu, where he netted 11 goals in 33 games.

Paintsil was nominated for the 2023 Ebony Shoe 2023 Ebony Shoe, an award given annually to the best African or African-origin player in the Belgian Pro League at the end of every season.

The 25-year-old has been a livewire for Genk in the Belgian Jupilier Pro League in the ongoing season.

According to The Telegraph, Brentford, Fulham and Brighton have all been impressed by the performance of the promising winger.

Paintsil has been a standout performer at Genk this season, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists aiding the Blue and White lads to finish top of the league log.

He is expected to leave the Belgian club with a fee around the region of £10 million.

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Paintsil’s goals-and-assist contribution has made him the most productive African player in Europe this season, with two more than Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and also ahead of Mohamed Salah in the table.

Despite his consistent performance for Genk, Paintsil was left out of Ghana’s final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He, however, made a return to the squad for the last month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Angola where he climbed off the bench to provide an assist in a 1-1 away draw in Luanda.

Paintsil joined KRC Genk from Ghanaian side Tema Youth FC after a successful loan spell at Hungarian side Ferencváros.