10 hours Ago By James Freemantle
Kaizer Chiefs have several marquee names on their Christmas wish list . Some will cost a lot more than others. Chiefs chase a pair of midfielders Kaizer Chiefs fans can dare to dream around Christmas time as the club is linked with several new players.
Foremost among those are two midfielders of very different profiles. Velvet and steel You can’t have one without the other in a midfield unit. Chiefs are looking at the flamboyant, creative, goal-scoring playmaker Feisal Salum currently plying his trade for Azam FC.
The Tanzanian star has helped his side to qualify for Afcon 2025. He scored a stunning 19 goals from midfield last season and already has nine in 2024-2025. He could command a fee as large as R15 million with a staggering salary of R222k a month.
According to The Citizen, Amakhosi have the funds to out-bid Azam and offer him improved terms . However, Chiefs face a tough stage of negotiations if they want to lure the midfielder away from his homeland. Meanwhile, enforcer Thabo Cele is reportedly homesick and keen on a return to South Africa after a spell in Russia with Fakel Voronezh.
The enforcer has made 27 appearances for Fakel since moving there in August 2023 from Polish side Radomiak. Cele only has five South African caps under his belt after making a debut in 2017 under former Chiefs boss Stuart Baxter. Around R10 million would be enough to secure the player, should he be open to the move.
Click for the story High-profile exits on the cards Christian Saile, Ashley Du Preez, Edmilson Dove, George Matlou, Edson Castillo and Happy Mashiane face uncertain futures at Naturena. Congolese attacker Saile has battled to nail down a place in the starting XI. With seven goals and four assists from 54 appearances, it’s not difficult to see why.
He’s been at the club since 2023. Meanwhile, Venezuelan star Castillo is sidelined with a knock so the central midfield trio of Yusuf Maart, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Samkelo Zwane could be difficult to displace when the schemer returns. Mashiane was an unused sub last time out against Royal AM.
Click for the story McCarthy to be promoted? 20-year-old defender Aden McCarthy has been impressive for the DDC side so far in 2024-2025. According to SoccerLaduma , Amakhosi’s technical team has recommended that the youngster be given a role in the first team from January 2025. Click for the story Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or emailing info@thesouthafrican.
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