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Orlando Pirates latest transfer news [video]
Orlando Pirates have an array of star players at their disposal, but not all are expected to remain in Soweto before next season commences.
Bloemhof baller Monnapule Saleng is one of the main doubtful following a six-month PSL hiatus that has had him sidelined since early December. The 27-year-old seems sure to leave this offseason.
Orlando Pirates will likely try their hardest to keep starboy Relebohile Mofokeng in Soweto, who has several giants after his signature, including Jose Riveiro's Al Ahly and Zamalek FC – the latter had an R25.8 million bid rejected earlier this year.
Read the full version of the ' Orlando Pirates news: Saleng, Sibisi, Rhodes, Mokwena, Mofokeng' article.
The Buccaneers have yet to name Riveiro's successor, but the latest signs point to former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena as being on their radar. The PSL winner recently rejected Egyptian giants Zamalek.
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