The Dervishes agreed terms with the player and are currently waiting for the Ghanaian club to reply to their fresh bid.

Should he join the coastal club, Arkoh will be the third foreigner in the squad, alongside Nigerian Godwin Ndubuisi and his recently-signed compatriot John Owoeri.

Talks with Asante Kotoko striker Alex Asamoah don't seem to be progressing well, even though Ismaili said last week that the Ghanaian is set to sign.

Ismaili are believed to be in search for a striker to back up Ahmed Ali, who joined Saudi champions Hilal on loan this week.