Kaizer Chiefs R12Million offer rejected on transfer Deadline day.
News reaching SSnews is that Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt with a major blow as they tried to pull off a deadline heist on the transfer deadline.
News reveal that Kaizer Chiefs had tabled a staggering R12Million bid for Stellenbosch FC duo Junior El-Toro Mendieta and his teammate Sibongiseni Mthethwa as an alternative to bolster their race for Champions League spot in the League.
Kaizer Chiefs have found life hard to come after the departure of their development player Njabulo Blom who seemed to give Kaizer Chiefs stability in the middle of the park since his departure Kaizer Chiefs midfield has looked out of sorts as things have failed to take off.
Kaizer Chiefs had tried development reserve team star player Samkelo Zwane to try and fill the void left by Njabulo Blom but he has also come short especially on the defensive side of things Samkelo Zwane is a highly rated youngster with a bright future in football due to his vision and immaculate passing with the ball but alot of Kaizer Chiefs supporters believe he stills needs to improve his defensive game.
Sibongiseni Mthethwa was then identified as the perfect fit the 27years old had taken the PSL by storm as he dropped classy performances at the start of the season which even earned him his first National team call up and it’s rumored Coach Arthur Zwane wanted him in his arsenal as Kaizer Chiefs tried last minute bids for the Stellenbosch FC duo.
Mendieta who has been outstanding since his arrival in the PSL has managed to score 5goals while assisting twice the amount of goals and he has been in fine form carrying Stellenbosch FC out-of tough situation.
What SSnews has discovered is the deal between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch is still on the table as Stellenbosch FC rejected losing them in the January Transfer Window period due to their ranking in the league flirting with relegation Stellenbosch wants to keep the due atleast until the end of the season to save them from relegation and are willing to let go of the.
We understand that the deal is still on the table even after the transfer window period shut they might sign for Kaizer Chiefs in the coming weeks but will only be allowed to leave at the end of the season.
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