Kaizer Chiefs to hijack Orlando Pirates striker target?
Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to rival Orlando Pirates in a race for a striker target the Buccaneers have an eye on for the next season…
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are expected to, again, go for similar targets in the next transfer window.
Chiefs and Pirates find themselves in this situation almost every transfer window as to be expected.
Pirates and Chiefs fighting for similar targets
This is not really a surprise as Chiefs and Pirates are compelled to always go for the best in class locally. They are then always going to clash for certain targets, and even meet Mamelodi Sundowns at the negotiations table. It was documented that the two Soweto giants were both interested in at least two of the same players recently. These two being Polokwane City Oswin Appollis and Thabang Matuludi.
It is thought that they will battle for that duo and more in the next transfer window. According to Soccer-Laduma, Chiefs have joined arch rivals Pirates in the pursuit of Richards Bay striker Yanela Mbuthuma!
“Chiefs are also interested in that Richards Bay striker that Pirates have enquired about before, Yanela Mbuthuma. For now it’s just the interest from the team. I am not sure if there is anything official yet from Chiefs to talk to Richards Bay. But what I can tell you is that Chiefs are interested in him,” said one source to the same publication.
Amakhosi also interested in Buccaneers target Mbuthuma
A second source did caution that Richards Bay may be reluctant to sell Mbuthuma. But ultimately, it would depend on the figures put forward by either Chiefs or Pirates.
“Yes, it’s true Richards Bay still need Yanela (Mbuthuma) mainly for next season. But you know that football is business these days so if the money is good then they may consider it. And it’s also true there has been interest in him (from Chiefs and Pirates) but I don’t know if there is any team that has officially presented an offer so far,” said the second source.
Which club should he choose?
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