PSL powerhouse club make ‘proposal’ for Percy Tau – report

According to a report from FAR Post earlier this month, Sundowns were considering a reignited interest in Tau, who famously played for the club between 2013 and 2018.

During his time with Sundowns, Tau won the league title twice and the CAF Champions League once, and was named Footballer of the Year and joint-top-goalscorer in his final season with the club.

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According to the latest report, a reunion could be back on the cards, with a January transfer not even out of the question at a time when Al Ahly could be prepared to let Tau go after ongoing struggles with injury.

“Percy’s agent was at Chloorkop, and it would appear there are talks ongoing,” the FAR Post source was quoted as saying. 

Now, according to leading local football journalist Mazola Molefe, Sundowns have indeed submitted a proposal for Tau, although it remains to be seen if Al Ahly will respond and possibly consider a move for the 28-year-old, who is contracted until 2024.

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🚨 Sundowns have submitted a proposal to Al Ahly for Percy Tau – but no response yet from the Egyptian giants on a possible deal.
Tau contracted until 2024. #SABCSport411#PSLDeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/DrnVdUsnAb

— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) January 31, 2023

Notably, the 28-year-old recently posted a picture of himself on Instagram, carrying a backpack, and Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungi quickly responded to say: “Patiently waiting”.

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Tau has been linked with Sundowns, as well as an exit from Al Ahly in the past

Back in December, injury-prone Tau has suffered a hamstring strain while in action for Al Ahly, and has had to spend another period out of action.

For a large part of last year, Tau had already been at the centre of numerous Al Ahly exit rumours, and at one stage it almost seemed certain that he was set to leave the Egyptian club – partly due to his injury struggles.

Back in August, Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena spoke proudly of Tau, and suggested the Brazilians would consider bringing him back to Chloorkop if it was a suitable move for all parties.

“He’s my son. My son knows that his father loves him, and we have come a long way,” Mokwena said back then. “And if there’s a chance to return to SA, then, like with Bongani Zungu, that would be something we’d explore.”

However, it ultimately seemed that he was likely to remain in Egypt, and yet it’s now quite possible that Tau has reached another key crossroad in his career.

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