Rejected: Kaizer Chiefs made approach for another PSL star but…
It has since been revealed that Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns were involved in yet another transfer duel during the off-season.
Kaizer Chiefs endured a hot-and-cold transfer window, missing out on several key targets.
The Glamour Boys made big moves by landing master Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi as their new head coach.
The club also welcomed a host of new players who are already making an impact at the club however, they also failed to lure some of their key targets to Naturena.
And now, it has since been revealed that Kaizer Chiefs approached Stellenbosch for star man Iqraam Rayners however the Cape outfit dismissed them!
Kaizer Chiefs made Rayners approach
Despite putting a ‘Not for sale’ tag on Rayners, the Bafana Bafana striker completed a move to Chiefs’ rivals, Mamelodi Sundowns.
“Nabi was keen on Rayners and when Kaizer Chiefs enquired about him, they were told that they wanted to keep him, but to everyone’s surprise, he was sold to Sundowns,” an insider told Citizen.
“Maybe the Sundowns’ offer was too good to turn down. These things happen all the time in football.”
Rayners already has four goals in four assists for Mamelodi Sundowns this season.
In other news, Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly taken a major decision on their captain.
29-year-old midfielder Yusuf Maart joined the Amakhosi from Sekhukhune United in 2022.
The hard-running midfielder has already made 64 appearances for the Glamour Boys, scoring four goals and assisting five more.
And now, reports suggest the midfielder will remain at the club beyond his current contract which ends at the end of the season!
Kaizer Chiefs to extend Maart’s contract?
According to local publication Soccer Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs are preparing to reward Maart with a new two-year contract, plus an option to extend for one more year!
If everything goes according to plan, the midfielder will remain at the club until at least 2028.
Next three Kaizer Chiefs fixtures
Following their loss against Sundowns over the weekend, the Amakhosi now enjoy a lengthy break before tackling SuperSport United on 26 October.
Four days later, Nabi’s side travel to the Peter Mokaba Stadium to face the newly-promoted Magesi FC.
Kaizer Chiefs then host Royal AM on 09 November at the FNB Stadium.
How many goals would Rayners have scored this season if he joined Chiefs?
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