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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates marquee target to link up with Wayne Rooney instead

Kaizer Chiefs are targeting a duo of Maritzburg United stars. Now, one of them is apparently wanted by Wayne Rooney in the MLS.

Wayne Rooney MLS Kaizer Chiefs Kimvuidi

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In a major transfer twist, Karim Kimvuidi is a major target for Wayne Rooney in the MLS which will be bad news for Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans.

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Wayne Rooney, Man United’s all-time leading goal-scorer, hardly needs any introduction. Now, he’s at the helm of DC United where he spent two years as a player, quickly cementing his status as a cult favourite. According to SoccerLaduma, DC United are ready to test Maritzburg United’s resolve to keep the player by offering R15 million for his services.

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Orlando Pirates and Sundowns are chasing Maritzburg United’s Karim Kimvuidi. Image: BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs target Maritzburg duo

Meanwhile, Kimvuidi is not the only Maritzburg star Chiefs are interested in signing. Their pursuit of Rowan Human is no secret, and that pursuit might intensify if Kimvuidi slips out of their fingers. Human’s price tag is reportedly set at R10 million but Chiefs are yet to agree a fee with Maritzburg.

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Chiefs fans, which of these two Maritzburg stars would you rather have at Naturena, given the choice?

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