Euro side in talks with Orlando Pirates over star attacker!

An Orlando Pirates superstar seems to be back on the radar of a European club ahead of the January window. 

Interest from European clubs was nothing new for Pirates last season, with at least four players linked with overseas moves.

Maswanganyi linked with return to Oliveirense

Some of those players included Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Evidence Makgopa and Patrick Maswanganyi. In the end, the quartet all remained put at Pirates continuing their moment. They have since helped the Buccaneers to a perfect start in the Betway Premiership, while also winning the MTN8. Three of those players have also featured prominently for Bafana Bafana under coach Hugo Broos. 

The latest star to threaten to stamp his authority in the national team set up is Maswanganyi. Although he hasn’t quite set the world alight at Pirates this season, he has had a recent resurgence. This coming in the form of taking his chances in the Bafana Bafana side, scoring two in his last two games.

Club negotiating with Pirates

In November last year, this publication reported that his former side in Portugal Oliveirense wanted him back! It was thought that they were willing to pay Pirates R23 million for Maswanganyi’s services. Now according to Soccer-Laduma, the two clubs are now actively engaged in talks as the interest in the playmaker heats up!

“It’s no longer just about an inquiry. It’s about negotiations now. They really want him back in Portugal. They are looking at the progress he has made and they are happy to bring him back to Portugal. It will all depend on what Pirates are looking at or if UD Oliveirense can afford what Pirates will be asking for Maswanganyi,” said the source to the same publication. 

Pirates fans, would you accept Maswanganyi’s departure mid-season if it meant getting R23 million from Oliveirense? Feel free to leave your thoughts and feelings below.