Lyle Lakay of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Seth Parusnath of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Clermont on the 10 November 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
SuperSport United now want R16 million-worth Sundowns star?
Matsatsantsa have reportedly registered their interest in a R16 million-worth star from Sundowns ahead of the closing of the transfer window.
Lyle Lakay of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Seth Parusnath of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Clermont on the 10 November 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
SuperSport United have reportedly registered their interest in a R16 million-worth star from Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the closing of the transfer window.
READ | TERRENCE MASHEGO: THE CURSE OF MAMELODI-BORN STARS AT SUNDOWNS
According to Unplayable, Matsatsantsa are keen on signing Sundowns left-wing-back Lyle Lakay before or on Thursday, 22 September 2022.
Lakay has had a stellar career at Sundowns since his arrival from Cape Town City in 2018, winning every domestic trophy on offer.
ALSO: Get fired up and bet on all the drama of local diski
However, the rise of Aubrey Modiba coupled with the acquisition of Terrence Mashego from Cape Town City could see him relegated to the stands.
And this despite Lakay’s ability to play high-up the midfield on the left-hand side of the pitch.
ALSO READ | PERCY TAU INCLUDED IN AL AHLY’S CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD
For those reasons, Gavin Hunt is reported to be looking to bring him on board for the current season although it’s unclear whether on loan or permanently.
SUPERSPORT UNITED REGISTER INTEREST IN MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ LAKAY
ALSO READ | BAFANA BAFANA COACH HUGO BROOS CLOSES THE DOOR ON ANDILE JALI
SUPERSPORT UNITED AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS ENJOY HEALTHY WORKING RELATIONSHIP
Both SuperSport United and Sundowns enjoy a healthy working relationship when it comes to the buying and and selling of players.
ALSO READ | SUPERSPORT UNITED UNVEIL ORLANDO PIRATES OUTCAST
Just this year, no fewer than three SuperSport United stars joined their crosstown rivals in bumper deals – and they are Teboho Mokoena, Sipho Mbule and Ronwen Williams.
Matsatsantsa also got three players from Sundowns in goalkeeper Ricardo Goss, midfielder Grant Magerman and attacker Thabang Sibanyoni who are all on loan.
READ | KAIZER CHIEFS: SIX MEALS A DAY? KHUNE ‘BLAMES’ WIFE FOR OVERWEIGHT PROBLEMS
Should the reports prove true and Lakay agree to the move, he would have completed a circle as he started his professional career at SuperSport United 13 years ago.
Lakay, 31, has featured in 162 competitive matches for Sundowns, and he has scored 13 goals while providing 26 assists.
