Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Bafana prospect on the radar, mixed news on Stellies targets
Will Chiefs finally seal a deal for Velebayi?
There are still three more weeks of the transfer window left but things are getting real for Kaizer Chiefs as they try to tie up deals for big targets.
Kaizer Chiefs rumours: 27 August 2024
Amakhosi go back in for Velebayi
Cape Town Spurs winger Asanele Velebayi is a long-standing target. Thought of as a massive prospect for Bafana Bafana, the 21-year-old has been with Spurs for a decade and their CEO wants to get the maximum value out of a sale, should it come to that.
“Asenele is young so it makes sense that Spurs are trying to get more money from his proposed transfer.
“The player is also interested in joining Chiefs, but for now he has to focus on his current club as Chiefs prepare to go back to Spurs with an improved offer,” a source told the Citizen.
“You saw today that he had a good game and the Chiefs fans will love him because he’s quick on the wing and tricky to defend against. The good thing is that both clubs have a decent relationship after Rushwin’s (Dortley) move to Chiefs recently and hopefully they will come to an agreement.”
Basadien is not for sale, but…
On Thursday 22 August, it was reported that Fawaaz Basadien wasn’t for sale. A week is a long time in football though so we’ll be watching that story closely. Chiefs need full-back reinforcements with Dillan Solomons and Bongani Sam out injured, so watch this space.
Antonio Van Wyk is heading to Austria
22-year-old winger Antonio van Wyk impressed for Stellies in 2023-2024. He made 25 league appearances, scoring three times and supplying three assists. His move to Austria will be made official once he can travel and pass medicals at his new club SV Ried. This story is per Mazola Molefe of SABC Sport. Van Wyk will follow Deano van Rooyen and Iqraam Rayners out of the Winelands side who have been sold to Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. It would be a surprise if Stellies sanctioned the sale of Basadien too. The Winelands side is preparing for their MTN8 semi-final first leg against Sundowns on Wednesdsy 28 August.
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