On January 28, according to Portuguese media reports, after Malcom's departure, Wuhan Sanzhen urgently searched for a replacement and Ghanaian player and Portuguese Super League Avi River FC striker Aziz Yakubu officially came into sight, with the two sides expected to finalize a contract in the near future.
According to media reports, the two clubs have been in talks over the transfer of Aziz Yakubu and have made some progress. An agreement is expected to be reached soon. Aziz Yakubu is expected to replace Malcolm and help Wuhan Three Town beat Sifang in the Chinese Super League and AFC Champions League.
Aziz Yakubu, born in November 1998, is only 24 years old and in his playing years. With a height of 1 meter 87, apart from being able to play the position of center forward, he has also not played for the team as a winger. As a Ghanaian player, Azeez Yakubu played for Red Bulls Ghana before landing at Portuguese Super League side Vizela. Aziz Yakubu joined Avehe in 2022 for a transfer fee of €1 million. He has now played 17 matches for the team, scoring eight goals and dishing out three assists. The German transfer shows the player's value at €2.5 million.
