FKF Premier League outfit Kakamega Homeboyz have set a price tag of Ksh6 million for any team willing to acquire the services of striker Moses Shummah.

On Friday, reports emerged through social media that league champions Gor Mahia were keen to sign the towering striker, who enjoyed a superb show last season with Abana Abeingo that culminated with the Western-based side lifting their first-ever major silverware – FKF Cup – after edging out Tusker 1-0 in the final at the Nyayo Stadium.

When asked to respond to the Gor Mahia reports, Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula exclusively told People Sport that he will not stand in the way of Shummah if he wants to leave but warned any suitors, including K’Ogalo to be prepared to cough with Ksh6m as transfer fee before getting his signature.

“I always like to see players enjoying doing what they want and have peace of their mind. If indeed Shummah wants to leave Homeboyz the door is wide open (for him to go), I will not stand in his way but the only problem is who will be able to pay Sh6m for his services?” Shimanyula told People Sport.

“If Gor Mahia are seriously interested, then ask them to come with that Ksh6m, otherwise they should stop daydreaming and focus on the players they already have,” he added.

Shimanyula further outlined tough conditions that should be met including channeling the transfer fee in full direct to Homeboyz’ bank account before both parties can commence negotiations.

“We don’t want to receive the money in cash or bits – any serious suitors should pay the amount through the bank, and in full. Even before they embark on the journey to Kakamega to start negotiations, it is that simple, and without prior payments again it will be difficult to sign the player,” added the tough-talking Shimanyula.

However, Shimanyula said Homeboyz have so far not received any offers or inquiries from any team in Kenya or outside the country seeking to sign the youngster, who won two MVP trophies, one during the semis of the FKF Cup and the other in the final, and wondered whether Gor Mahia have enough money in their coffers to get his services.

“Can Gor Mahia afford Ksh6m for Shummah?” Shimanyula posed a question, adding: “I don’t think they have the money (unless they convene an urgent funds drive and maybe they cannot reach the target), they have been struggling to pay their players’ salaries and allowances including the technical bench, what makes you think they can afford Shummah?

As Homeboyz, no club has approached us for Shummah’s services, and the player has not approached me nor any member of the technical bench asking to leave, so Shummah remains our player for now. We are also taking part in continental football and it will be good if we keep our players intact because continuity will play a big role as we start our journey in CAF Confederation Cup.”

Apart from the MVP awards, the 20-year-old Shummah scored six goals in the Premier League and one in the FKF Cup. He also earned his first call-up to the national team Harambee Stars, was handed his debut by coach Engin Firat and scored in the 1-0 friendly victory against Pakistan during a Four-Nation tournament in Mauritius in June.