Chiefs and Pirates to match R20 million bid for star defender?
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates target Vuyo Letlapa is garnering attention from Europe, namely from French side OGC Nice, who have reportedly tabled a R20 million bid for the Sekhukhune talent.
It remains unclear whether either of the Soweto giants will match the offer, but the fact that both need a left-back suggests there's a chance one could be tempted to try to keep him in South Africa.
'There are local teams which have shown interest and Pirates were believed to be in the forefront to sign him but apparently the French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice is the one leading now,' Soccer Laduma noted.
'They are very close to closing the deal. Remember, we spoke about European interest before.'
When asked what Nice are willing to put down, the source said, 'That's what Sekhukhune United are looking at R20m is what the price is believed to be for Vuyo.'
This price tag may be out of reach for Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
'And just like they did with Elias Mokwana to Esperance de Tunis, they are including a 30% sell on clause to the next club agreement on the deal,' the source added.
'So, if Nice sells Vuyo then Sekhukhune United will get 30% from that deal. That's why they are looking at R20m for now.'
The 21-year-old has been monumental in Babina Noko's CAF Conderation Cup chasing season, a feat that will be decided on Saturday. Sekhukhune United lie one point behind third-placed Stellenbosch with one game remaining.
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