Orlando Pirates Hotto

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 14: Wandisile Letlabika of Swallows FC challenges Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8, Quarter Final match between Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC at Orlando Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Mahlangu/BackPagePix/Gallo Images)

BREAKING: Orlando Pirates approach R5.5 MILLION star from Soweto rivals!

Orlando Pirates have set their sites on their latest target – this R5.5 MILLION star player from their Soweto rivals.

Orlando Pirates Hotto

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 14: Wandisile Letlabika of Swallows FC challenges Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8, Quarter Final match between Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC at Orlando Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Mahlangu/BackPagePix/Gallo Images)

Orlando Pirates have set their sites on their latest target – this R5.5 MILLION star player from their Soweto rivals.

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The Buccaneers recently fell short of their initial target, Mustafa Nadhim, as they search for a replacement for Happy Jele.

Now, they have set their sites on their latest target from their Soweto rivals as they look to replace Jele with this man.

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Pirates are still looking at replacing Jele.

The Bucs have turned their attention to Wandisile Letlabika from Moroko Swallows.

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BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 20: Wandisile Letlabika of Celtics during the Absa Premiership match between Bloemfontein Celtic and Kaizer Chiefs at Free State Stadium on August 20, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

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Pirates are believed to have already made a formal approach for the player, according to SoccerLaduma.

Letlabika was an instrumental part of keeping the Dube Birds in the DStv Premiership.

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The Siya crew, from the same publication, confirmed that the player is open to the move to the Bucs.

He is just the sort of player Jose Riviera and Mandla Ncikazi need. A strong, agile, and sharp-eyed defender who is solid under pressure and brings experience to the table. Much like Jele, the man he could replace if the deal is successful.

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The deal seems imminent at this point with both parties looking to close the deal as we speak.

Stay tuned to The South African to find out when the latest signings are complete, as they happen.

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Do you think this will be a good player for the Bucs to sign?

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