Kaizer Chiefs are in the market for some key player recruitments.
Kaizer Chiefs are closing in on their SEVENTH signing of the current transfer window.
Jessica Motaung has confirmed that Amakhosi will be making more signings with new player announcements expected soon. So, let’s take a look at all the players linked with Chiefs.
- Stanley Nwabali
- Antonio Tuta
- Asanele Velebayi
- Luke Maartman
- Lebogang Phiri
- Djenan Zajmovic
- Mihlali Mayambela
- Feisal Salum
- Percy Tau
- Fiston Mayele
- Etiosa Ighodaro
So, Chiefs have been linked with all of the above players this transfer window. In goal, Nwabali remains a top target for Amakhosi.
This is because Fiacre Ntwari is one of FIVE more Chiefs players heading out of Naturena. Furthermore, PSL rivals Chippa United are open to offers for their top goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, both Velebayi and Maartman have agreed to personal terms with Chiefs. However, they face an ongoing legal dispute over their contracts with Cape Town Spurs. Motaung has hinted at both being announced if and hopefully when these issues are resolved.
Also, this R3-million capped Bafana Bafana has confirmed that Chiefs made contact with him. Furthermore, he is open to joining Amakhosi. Phiri is a former Chiefs transfer target and is one of the players they could sign if Nasreddine Nabi and co decides to do so.
Mayambela is the other capped Bafana Bafana star linked with Chiefs. His brother recently teased the move on social media.
Finally, a couple of international players are on Amakhosi’s radar – Croatian goalkeeper Tuta and TS Galaxy striker – Zajmovic.
LINKED BUT UNLIKELY TO MATERIALISE
Percy Tau and Fiston Mayele were two of the biggest names linked with moves to Naturena. However, neither of these players is likely to join Chiefs.
Amakhosi have shown no interest in Tau despite the Bafana Bafana attacker’s willingness to join the Soweto giants at a reduced rate. They do not want to repeat the mistakes of the past. Mistakes that saw them sign big names that did not perform such as Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat.
Whilst, Mayele brother has stated that a move to the PSL is no longer on the table. Thus, closing the door over a possible Chiefs move.
Another player heavily linked who Amakhosi who is unlikely to sign for them is Salum. The midfielder has been strongly linked with a move for Naturena for months but talks have gone quiet.
Meanwhile, outbound Mamelodi Sundowns striker, Ighodaro was initially named in Amakhosi’s training squad for their pre-season tour of the Netherlands but he did not play in the friendlies. Moreover, he was not announced as a new player following the tour. Talks have stalled and the move no longer looks likely.
WHICH OF THESE TRANSFER TARGETS SHOULD CHIEFS SIGN? WHO SHOULD NABI NOT SIGN AND WHY?
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