Kaizer Chiefs interested in a defender they once REJECTED?

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interested in signing Ivorian defender Ismael Toure.

It is reported that the 26-year-old Stellenbosch defender had trials at Amakhosi in 2017 when he first arrived in the country. The Soweto Giants however did not sign Toure. The defender has played 20 league matches so far for Stellies and has looked solid and reliable at the back.

Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, have leaked goals of late and require a quality defender. Toure has impressed since joining the Cape-based team this season. The strong Ivorian defender has already won five Man of the Match awards this season and is a contender for defender of the season.

Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker won’t want to sell his priced player for anything less.

According to Soccer Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs rivals Orlando Pirates are also monitoring the defender.

“Toure is one of the players that have been on the radar of Chiefs. There’s been interest in the player since his days at Marumo Gallants and Stellenbosch FC were quick to sign him. Pirates and Chiefs have been monitoring the player while there’s also a possibility of him going overseas,” said the publication. 

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly interested in defender Toure seven years later

Stellies has had a good season thus far and are in a good position to finish second in the DStv Premiership. Barker’s side have accumulated 43 points so far with 12 wins from 24 matches. Having already won the Carling Knockout Cup, Stellies can add a cherry on top by qualifying for the CAF Champions League.

The problem with overachieving can lead to big clubs poaching top players. Kaizer Chiefs are already eyeing their top defender, while Mamelodi Sundowns have shown interest in highly-rated midfielder Jayden Adams. Amakhosi are no strangers to signing Stellies players having brought in Sibongiseni Mthethwa this season.

Will Toure move to Chiefs?

In recent weeks, Barker has spoken out against selling players. His team are in a good spot to finish second and may as well end up winning two domestic cups end the end of the season. The club are not forced to sell their defender Ismael Toure to Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the season.

Amakhosi are unlikely to finish the season above Stellies or even qualify for the CAF Champions League or Confederation Cup. Toure is better suited as the Cape side but Amakhosi have the money and again are the bigger club in terms of resources and history.