Jerome Opoku: Como eye move for Ghana-England defender from Basaksehir

Ghana and England centre-back Jerome Opoku of Turkish side Basaksehir is being linked with a switch to Serie A newcomers Como.

The 27-year-old, who was born in London and stands at 1.97m, is listed with a market value of €5.00m, with Italian reports suggesting Como are exploring a deal as they look to reinforce their defence. Opoku is currently under contract at Basaksehir, but publicly available data does not specify an expiry date, leaving open the possibility that he could run down his terms and move later as a free agent if no agreement is reached.

Transfermarkt data, scraped on 29 June 2026, shows the Istanbul club as his present employer and records the interest from Como with the probability of a move still marked as “?”, underlining the speculative nature of the talks at this stage. No transfer fee has been agreed and there is no indication yet that negotiations are advanced.

A left-footed centre-back wearing shirt number 3 at Basaksehir, Opoku’s profile has grown in recent seasons across European leagues. Capable of operating as a commanding defender in back four or back three systems, his height and physical presence have made him an attractive option for sides seeking aerial strength and composure in build-up play.

While detailed recent match data is limited, Opoku has remained involved in Basaksehir’s Süper Lig campaign, featuring against domestic rivals as the club pushed for a strong league finish. His performances there, aligned with his €5.00m valuation, have helped put him on the radar of clubs outside Turkey.

If a move to Como does materialise, it would offer Opoku a fresh platform in Serie A to enhance his reputation and potentially reshape the next phase of his career at the top level of European football.