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The South African
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs ready to swoop in and sign 'unhappy' Sundowns star
Kaizer Chiefs believe they've found the perfect midfield partner for Thabo Cele. The Glamour Boys are expected to challenge rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership next season. In order to do that however, management are well aware of the fact that they'll need quality reinforcements. READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs reach deal with R21 million star to extend contract READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs fans get what they wanted: Five-year deal SIGNED According to the latest transfer gossip, Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sphelele Mkhulise is currently 'unhappy' at Chloorkop due to a lack of game-time. Sundowns' talent-stacked first team squad means the Sundowns academy graduate has managed to make just four starts under Miguel Cardoso. Now, reports suggest Kaizer Chiefs are waiting in the winds to make a move for Mkhulise, who's currently deadlocked in contract talks at Chloorkop. 'Kaizer Chiefs are said to be monitoring Sphelele Mkhulise's situation at Mamelodi Sundowns as they look to add the talented midfielder to their squad ahead of the new season,' a Citizen report read. 'Mkhulise's contract with Sundowns is set to expire in June, but the 29-year-old midfielder has an option of a one-year extension in his deal, which Sundowns are yet to exercise it.' The publication further claims Mkhulise won't put pen-to-paper on an extension unless he's guaranteed more game-time at Chloorkop. READ MORE • 36-year-old European coach linked with Orlando Pirates move Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The Citizen
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Chiefs monitoring Mkhulise's situation at Sundowns
Mkhulise's contract with Sundowns is set to expire in June. Kaizer Chiefs are said to be monitoring Sphelele Mkhulise's situation at Mamelodi Sundowns as they look to add the talented midfielder to their squad ahead of the new season. Mkhulise's contract with Sundowns is set to expire in June, but the 29-year-old midfielder has an option of a one-year extension in his deal, which Sundowns are yet to exercise it. ALSO READ: Khune hits out at former Chiefs apprentice According to a source, Mkhulise and the Sundowns management are locked in talks over a contract extension, but are not finding each other. 'The standing point is the length of his contract and the numbers. After they gave him the new offer, he submitted his counter offer and the club is still studying it,' said the source. The source further added that Chiefs' interest in Mkhulise has put the spanner in the works as far as the contract talks are concerned. ALSO READ: How reaching Cup final stopped Nabi from leaving Chiefs 'Sundowns don't want to lose Sphelele to their rivals, but at the same time they don't want to keep an unhappy player. Sphelele is not happy with his lack of game time at Sundowns and wants some guarantees that he will play a certain number of games per season. But that depends on the new coach Miguel Cardoso so don't be surprised if Sphelele ends up leaving Sundowns at the end of the season,' commented the source. Mkhulise is a product of the Sundowns academy and was promoted to the senior team at the beginning of the 2018/19 season.
