[ 2014-12-31 ]

English side Cambridge United want Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah return
Cambridge United Jez George remains hopeful that
they can entice Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah back
following the end of his current loan deal.

But United’s chief executive said whether the
striker could return was largely in the hands of
the striker’s parent club Crystal Palace.

Appiah’s temporary spell had not been due to run
out until January 10, but following his call-up to
Ghana’s provisional squad for next month’s
African Cup of Nations, he flew out to join his
countrymen for a pre-tournament training camp
yesterday.

And United’s top scorer issued a statement on
Twitter thanking the club and the fans for their
backing during his second stay at the R Costings
Abbey, having enjoyed a successful loan period
last season.

However, Appiah, who has netted eight goals this
term, also hinted at a possible return to United.
He said: “Would like to say a massive thank you
to everyone at Cambridge United for making my loan
spell top class.

”I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.
“To the fans, you were a huge factor in me
returning to the club this season and I’m so
grateful for your support, not just for me but for
the team, it’s helped endlessly out there on the
pitch.

”The club will always hold a special place in
my heart as you all know.
“The manager and all the other staff were a
blessing to work with.

”The players are top lads and extremely
talented, were all a pleasure to play with.
“Time will tell what the future holds for me
’cause all is still undecided.”

And George said while he was keen to see Appiah
come back, the situation was up in the air until
the Premier League outfit made a decision on the
player’s future.
He said: “Kwesi has been great for us and
we’re really pleased for him that he was called
up by Ghana for their provisional squad.

”We can’t thank him enough for what he has
done for us and we’re looking to see if
there’s a way forward.
“There’s a contractual situation at Palace
that him and his agent are in the process of
sorting out and depending on how that’s resolved
depends on what happens after that.

”We’re speaking regularly to Kwesi and his
agent.
“But we’re just in the hands of Crystal Palace
making their intentions known for what’s going
to happen for Kwesi long-term.

”Nothing can be decided until then, but rest
assured, we’re doing everything we can to see if
there’s a way of getting Kwesi back again.”
Meanwhile, Matty Blair has been recalled from his
loan spell by Fleetwood and Sam Whittall has
joined Brackley on a permanent deal.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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