PSL news: Michael Olunga, Velebayi, Tau, Mayele
The PSL might take a break, but the negotiations never stop.
Across the league, from Kaizer Chiefs to Orlando Pirates, clubs are relentlessly scouting to uncover the next gem or established player – PSL clubs have been especially active as the January transfer window looms closer.
Transfer rumours
- Kaizer Chiefs have Michael Olunga at the top of their Christmas list, but his R172 million price tag will likely deter the four-time PSL champions.
- Asanele Velebayi is another top target of Chiefs, who could move this summer after a move nearly materialised during the offseason.
- The future of Percy Tau remains ominous, however, what is certain is that he will leave once the season concludes – Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are monitoring the situation.
- Fiston Mayele is being monitored by Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.
More on the Velebayi scenario
The wingers agent, Lance Davids, provided some insight on the longwinded exchange, saying, “So, of course, there was a lot of back and forth – Kaizer Chiefs put in an offer, and the value was too low for Cape Town Spurs,
“Chiefs came back with a second offer and gave, in my opinion, a valuation that was very fair with add-ons, and they also didn’t accept that. They thought the valuation was low, and then they stopped just there.
“In my opinion, I thought the valuation that Cape Town Spurs was looking at for Velebayi, compared to Oswin Appollis, it’s a no-brainer – you can’t compare [the two players’ value]. At this point, what did Oswin achieved in the last year?
“So I think the valuation of Velebayi was crazy; I think Chiefs, to be honest, was very fair on their proposal and, in my opinion, they could have still add some more add-ons.
“Of course, they did not because they thought they were also fair on their proposal, and the deal fell through… I’ll be honest, at first Cape Town Spurs wanted R12 million, they came down to R10 million, and Chiefs’ offer was R5 million plus players.”
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