Kaizer Chiefs are thought to be on the hunt to reinforce their midfield, during the next transfer window.
Chiefs are currently eighth on the DStv Premiership log, with interim coach Cavin Johnson refusing to make January signings.
Johnson had often alluded to the media that, he believes in the current crop of players he inherited at Chiefs. He also stressed he just needs more time to coach them, rather than go into the market. With that being said, it has not quite worked out for him, as the squad suffered a few key injuries. Whether because of those injuries or not, they have since regressed incredibly in 2024.
At the start of the year, Chiefs were in sixth place, but not far away from second place points wise. Now a run that had seen them win just one game in 2024, saw them slump out of the race for second spot. Amakhosi will now be under a new coach and probably a new technical team altogether next season. The fresh group are expected to be armed with the tools to dip into the market, reinforcing their playing squad.
Chiefs ready to move for Mkhize?
One of the players that was linked with a move to Chiefs in the January transfer window is Siphesihle Mkhize. This publication reported on Monday that the former Mamelodi Sundowns star was close to joining Amakhosi from Sekhukhune United. His agent has since given their pursuit a boost.
“Siphesihle Mkhize is contracted to Sekhukhune United and we thank the club for believing in him. The fact that they bought him out of Sundowns meant a lot about how they rate him. “I mean you can see that the move has worked perfectly for both the player and club. Mkhize has managed to play regular football at Sekhukhune, and you can see how the team is doing. And you know when a player is doing well, the so-called big teams are going to sniff around. But I can tell you know we haven’t engaged Chiefs over the transfer of Mkhize. However, I always say with all my players, they are ambitious players who are looking to improve their game. So, all the interest in Mkhize has to be directed to Sekhukhune. I’m sure with the right offer, the club give him their blessings.” Said agent Ntobatsi Masegela to FARPost.
Given encouragement?
It remains to be seen if Chiefs will eventually make a formal move for Mkhize. But the fact that Masegela believed Sekhukhune would be willing to do a deal, should be encouraging for the Glamour Boys.
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