Columbus Crew in talks with Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng over contract renewal

Columbus Crew is locked in discussion with Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng over renewal of his contract.The short-term contract of the 26-year-old has ended by the Major Soccer League side say they are in talks with the forward about a new deal.Boateng was traded to the Crew on August 14 for center back Axel Sjoberg, who didnt make an appearance with the Crew after signing with the club in the offseason from the Colorado Rapids.Before joining MLS, Boateng spent three seasons with Helsingborgs IF of the Allsvenskan Swedens top-flight from 2013-2015. During his time in Sweden, the midfielder made 37 appearances, scoring four goals.He is a graduate of Ghanas Right to Dream Academy, Boateng played collegiate soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara during the 2012 season.