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Kaizer Chiefs fans have endured another testing season. Image: Twitter/kaizerchiefs

THREE new players linked to Kaizer Chiefs

As possible transfer targets continue to be linked with Kaizer Chiefs, we take a closer look at three interesting player rumours.

by Craig Lewis

22-02-2023 08:30

in Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs fans have endured another testing season. Image: Twitter/kaizerchiefs

Kaizer Chiefs are heading towards the final third of a season where inconsistency and injuries have once again plagued the progress of the team.

At a time when another trophy-less campaign appears to be on the cards, there is no doubt that some behind-the-scenes planning will already be underway as club bosses consider ways in which the team could be improved.

Injuries have certainly tested the depth of Chiefs this season, and while youngsters have received some exciting opportunities, there will be a desire to bolster the squad with some experienced personnel.

Over the past week there certainly have been some interesting players linked to Chiefs, and these are the stories that have captured our attention.

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Amakhosi looking beyond our borders?

Chiefs are reportedly looking at securing the services of Nigerian defender Denis Nya in what would be a notable signing for next season. According to Soccer Laduma, Chiefs are exploring the option of further bolstering their defence, and have identified Nya as a possible target from Zambian powerhouse club Zesco United.

The report states that Chiefs had even sent out scouts to assess the 26-year-old during a game this past weekend, and if true, it will be very interesting to see what the feedback might be after Zesco and Power Dynamos played out to a draw.

“Kaizer Chiefs are keen and are currently monitoring his performances in Zamiba,” a Soccer Laduma source commented.

Chiefs set to swoop for Jali?

Kaizer Chiefs could be keen on swooping in for Andile Jali, who is still facing an uncertain future at Sundowns according to reports.

According to his agent Mike Makaab, talks are ongoing and sensitive, although it’s also been hinted that there will come a time when Sundowns will have to make a decision on whether or not they want to keep the 32-year-old at the club.

It’s now reported by Phakaaathi that Chiefs are in fact in talks with Jali, who could be open to the move, although he would want to keep his favourite jersey No 15.

“For some it might seem as just a squad number, but these kinds of things have sentimental value for players,” a Phakaaathi source interestingly commented. “If Chiefs are serious about Jali, they will have to bend over backwards for him and give him the No 15 jersey, otherwise they can forget about having him in their team.”

Amakhosi interested in Argentine star?

Chiefs have allegedly made contact with Stellenbosch FC regarding the possibility of signing their star playmaker Junior Mendieta, who has previously stated that he would be open to joining Amakhosi.

“Chiefs have made contact just to check Junior’s availability,” a source told GOAL. “They also did the same thing with Zitha and Ashley before they opened transfer talks towards the end of last season. So, I wouldn’t be surprised if they come back and make an attempt to sign Junior because he is a superb player.”

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