Joseph Paintsil is one of the strong candidates for Trabzonspor's wing transfer, and the club's manager, Fatih Tekke, likes him. His cost is considered relatively more affordable. According to African media, Paintsil may obtain his release from LA Galaxy for free this summer. Another claim suggests he could become a free agent if a suitable fee is paid. The player is reportedly not opposed to the transfer, and Trabzonspor is very interested in him. Paintsil previously played for Ankaragücü in Turkey.

According to Fanatik, Trabzonspor's management has started contacts regarding the transfer of their main target, Joseph Paintsil, from Los Angeles Galaxy. Paintsil previously transferred from Genk to Los Angeles Galaxy in February 2024 for a transfer fee of 8.5 million euros.

LA Galaxy is ready to accept an offer from Trabzonspor for winger Joseph Paintsil.

It is reported that Trabzonspor is working on a transfer for Joseph Paintsil from MLS team LA Galaxy. The club is working to sign a left-winger to address a need in that position, and the 28-year-old Ghanaian right winger is a recent candidate being considered. Paintsil, who joined the MLS side in February 2024, has a contract that runs until the end of 2027. The player has 18 caps for Ghana, and his current market value is €6.00m, according to Transfermarkt.