Kenyan clubs interested in signing Kakamega Homeboyz and Harambee Stars striker Moses Shumah, in the off-season transfer window, will have to cough up at least Ksh10 million.Playing in his third season in the Kenyan top-tier since making his debut on 3 December 2022, Shumah has enjoyed a remarkable campaign, netting 17 goals heading to the penultimate round of the 2024/25 season. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBenni McCarthy identifies Austine Odhiambo’s most dangerous role on the pitchOn top of that, the forward has reclaimed his place in the national men’s senior football team, Harambee Stars, after several months in the cold that saw him miss crucial assignments, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 17 goals the forward has netted, so far in the campaign, have generated interest from a handful of suitors, among them are 12-time league champions Tusker FC, who have reportedly invited him for talks. Impeccable sources indicate that some of the aspirants for the AFC Leopards chairperson position have earmarked Shumah as the main target in the transfer window. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8977566##Expressing interest in the services of an influential player attached to Kakamega Homeboyz is one thing; managing to meet the financial demands set by the club is entirely a different ball game. When reached for a comment, Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula revealed that he was not interested in selling Shumah to a rival club in the Kenyan top-tier. Kenyan midfielder extends contract with Leicester CityHowever, going by the ever-changing dynamics and the millions of shillings splashed in the transfer market, and when probed further, Shimanyula said he will only listen to offers of ten million shillings from local clubs. “I doubt if there is a Kenyan club that has the financial muscle to sign him. Our plan is to negotiate and sell him to foreign clubs. However, we are not entirely locking the door for local clubs that might be interested. Any local team that has interest should not come with less than ten million shillings on the table,” revealed Shimanyula. Tusker striker eyes late-season heroics after injury layoffThis is not the first time the outspoken club boss has openly revealed the estimated transfer fee the striker would fetch in the Kenyan market. In December 2023, Shimanyula disclosed that he valued the goal poacher at Ksh15 million at a time when Leopards were reportedly actively pushing for his signature. John Baraza elated to see protégé Moses Shumah shine in the national teamAsked why the club is reluctant to offload Shumah to a local rival, Shimanyula cited the more than five offers from foreign clubs as a reason that triggered their decision. “The reason as to why I feel that there is no single Kenyan club with the chance to sign him is the kind of offers we have for him from foreign clubs. Two clubs from the South African league, a big club from Zambia and two from the Tanzanian league have placed bids running into millions. We are also negotiating with clubs from outside Africa,” said the club boss. Kenyan midfielder on why winning the league in Kenya is tougher than in UgandaMeanwhile, Shimanyula disclosed that there is a possibility of Shumah completing a move early next month. “We are expecting to seal one of the deals in about three weeks time,” added Shimanyula.
