It seems Kaizer Chiefs are in a bit of a bind when it comes to finding a new striker.
The team’s ongoing difficulty in securing a suitable replacement is forcing them to turn down tempting offers for their current players.
Chiefs Hold Out on Du Preez Offers
Recent reports from Soccer-Laduma reveal that Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes proposed around €2 million (R40 million) for Ashley Du Preez.
Despite the attractive offer, Chiefs are holding off on accepting it until they can bring in a new striker.
The club is reportedly open to selling Du Preez, but they’re waiting for the right time and right players to come through.
A source mentioned, “There was a strong interest in seeing Du Preez move to Europe.
However, the lack of a replacement has made things tricky.
That R40 million offer could have helped the team sign several quality strikers, but without assurances of those replacements, the deal fell through. It’s been a significant hurdle.
Although it’s unfortunate for both Chiefs and Du Preez, there’s still hope for a potential transfer in January.”
Upcoming Matches for Kaizer Chiefs
Here’s a look at the next five fixtures for Chiefs:
- AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
- Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
- Royal AM – Sunday, November 9, FNB Stadium, 17:30
Vilakazi’s Possible Absence
Young star Mfundo Vilakazi, who scored the decisive goal for Chiefs in their 2-1 win against Gallants, has been called up to the South African U20 Men’s national team for the Cosafa Cup.
This could mean he might miss upcoming games against AmaZulu and Sundowns.
Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka expressed, “Although some clubs didn’t release the players we requested for this crucial tournament, I’m confident that we have a strong squad capable of achieving our goals.”
What’s Next?
With the team’s current situation, it’ll be interesting to see how things unfold in the coming months.
Will Chiefs manage to find the right striker and secure crucial wins? Stay tuned for more updates.