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Full list: Pirates’ EIGHT reported targets to sign for next season [update]

Rain or shine, Orlando Pirates unveil new players before new seasons. Here’s a look at nine names that are linked with Bucs.

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It has to be said, Orlando Pirates’ transfer developments are never always easy to call, a sense of drama is always on the menu. 

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FIRSTLY, WHO’S TIPPED TO LEAVE?

As is the case in the football business, existing players need to be released to make room for new faces.

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At Orlando Pirates, there are plenty of players who will be eager to move on after struggling to find regular game-time at Bucs.

Check out the list below:

  1. Wayne Sandilands, 38, Goalkeeper
  2. Wayde Jooste, 30, Right back
  3. Bongani Sam, 24, Left-back
  4. Thulani Hlatshwayo, 32, Central defender
  5. Thabiso Monyane, 22, Utility player
  6. Ntsako Makhubela, 28, Attacking midfielder
  7. Tebogo Tlolane, 28, Left winger

Meanwhile, Gabadinho Mhango, the 29-year-old forward has reportedly joined AmaZulu, with Thapelo Xoki expected to go the opposite way.

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Mhango is set to be the headline departure. Image: @iDiskiTimes / Twitter

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11 PLAYERS LINKED WITH ORLANDO PIRATES

According to various reports that have sprung up around Mzansi, Bucs have set eyes on a number of PSL players. 

We’ve now found a list of footballers that are linked with moves to Parktown before the start of next season…

  1. Keegan Allan, 21, Central defender, AmaTuks
  2. Nkosinathi Sibisi, 26, Central defender, Golden Arrows
  3. Pule Mmodi, 29, Attacking midfielder, Golden Arrows
  4. Azola Matrose, 19, Forward, Chippa United
  5. Maloisane Mokhele, 25, Winger, Chippa United
  6. Victor Letsoalo, 29, Striker, Royal AM
  7. Ayanda Patosi, 29, Forward, Foolad (Iran)
  8. Bonginkosi Makume, 26, Central defender, Baroka.

Meanwhile, we have not included the Evidence Makgopa, Eva Nga, Tapelo Xoki, and Miguel Timm. Reliable reports say the four players have signed for the Buccaneers.

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