Three PSL rivals eye Orlando Pirates midfielder

Orlando Pirates could be willing to part ways with one of their midfielders at the end of the current season.

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Pirates will continue to bolster their squad at the end of the season, while also releasing some deadwood. 

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One of the positions they could look to revamp could be midfield, where they’re already stacked. Pirates boast the likes of Thabang Monare, Miguel Timm and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo there. Furthermore, they have Siphelo Baloni, and Fortune Makaringe who have hardly had a look in this season. The overflowing midfield options, however, did not prevent them from dipping into the market to sign another player. They clinched the loan signing of former SuperSport United star Talent Mbatha. 

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That is bound to add further pressure and doubt in the minds of midfielders who were already down the pecking order. One of those players is thought to be Makhehleni Makhaula. The veteran holding midfielder joined Pirates about a year ago, in a surprise deal from AmaZulu. He has been a bit part player at the Buccaneers, with rumours even suggesting he would be sold. Then in stark contrast to that, recent reports suggested he would get a contract renewal.

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That now, could prove to be just so Pirates can get a fee for Makhaula with interest in his services emerging. According to Soccer-Laduma, three DStv Premiership clubs are monitoring his situation at the Bucs.

Three sides interest in signing Makhaula from Pirates

“Makhaula is a good player and there is no doubt about that, but so far things haven’t worked out for him at Pirates as far as game-time is concerned. There are a few clubs that are keen on the player, including his former team, AmaZulu. He left the club on good terms and that’s why a reunion can’t be ruled out if he was to leave Pirates,” a source revealed. “Chippa and SuperSport have also showed interest, but for now, the player belongs to Pirates and the club hasn’t said there are no plans to keep him beyond this season,” said the source. 

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Makhaula should relish another opportunity to play regularly, having fulfilled his childhood dream of playing for Pirates.