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The South African
a day ago
- Business
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Star departure looms, big deal signed
The transfer window has been anything but quiet for Orlando Pirates. After a busy off-season filled with arrivals, two major stories continue to dominate headlines — one involving a star on his way out, and another about a contract renewal within the squad. Relebohile Mofokeng could soon be on his way to Europe. The 20-year-old's standout performances have caught the eye of several major clubs abroad, with PSV Eindhoven leading the charge. He even scored during Pirates' final match of their European tour, a 2-0 victory over Granada. Insiders say the Dutch side is ready to invest heavily. 'R100 million is like a round figure. It's more than that!' one source revealed. 'The amount they were negotiating for was initially R120 million. You know it's not exactly what you want that you get, and that's why they are talking about the R100 million.' This comes after PSV reportedly cooled interest in another South African forward, now choosing to pursue a long-term deal for Mofokeng. A second source added, 'There are different scouts from Holland believed to be working with recruiters for PSV. They enquired about [Iqraam] Rayners but now it's clear they're focused on Mofokeng.' As that potential move gathers momentum, Orlando Pirates are also shoring up the squad's experience. A new deal for veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula is reportedly done, pending the club's official announcement. His agent, Sizwe Ntshangase, confirmed the deal was all but sealed. 'I don't like to talk too much about the contract of a player I represent,' he said, 'but our discussions with Pirates have gone very well, to the satisfaction of both parties.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Mofokeng, Rayners, Saleng, Nkota
Relebohile Mofokeng's future at Orlando Pirates remains a hot topic, with interest from Europe intensifying. PSV Eindhoven appear to be the frontrunners in the race for his signature, with sources confirming the Dutch giants are pushing for a deal worth more than R100 million. 'R100 million is like a round figure. It's more than that,' a source explained. 'The amount they were negotiating for was initially R120 million.' Although the club had initially enquired about Iqraam Rayners, their focus has now shifted entirely to Mofokeng. The 20-year-old scored in Pirates' 2-0 win over Granada, possibly bidding farewell to the club on a high note. Scouts from the Netherlands have reportedly been working behind the scenes to finalise the move. If Mofokeng departs, he will follow a growing list of exits from the Buccaneers camp. One of the most surprising moves came from Monnapule Saleng, who has joined Orbit College. The winger hasn't featured in the PSL since November last year and now returns to his former club with renewed focus. 'I am very happy to be back home,' Saleng said. 'Going back to Orbit after a great campaign they had—and that I could come back—makes me happy. Being home is something that brings happiness.' Meanwhile, another departure saw Mohau Nkota exit the Soweto giants as part of the club's pre-season reshuffle. With over eleven new players coming in, including Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi, Pirates have been one of the busiest clubs this window. Despite the exits, there's good news on the leadership front. Veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula is set to continue with the club, as confirmed by his agent. Talks regarding a new deal have gone smoothly. The Buccaneers may be balancing gains and losses, but it's the Mofokeng saga that could define this window. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Why does Madueke not count as a homegrown player?
Arsenal new signing Noni Madueke does not count as a homegrown player as he spent part of his youth development at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.A homegrown player in the Premier League is defined as someone who has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association or its Welsh counterpart for three full seasons before their 21st birthday. Uefa's definition states a player must have been trained by their club or another club in the same national association for at least three years between the ages of 15 and who was born in 2002, started his youth career at Crystal Palace (2011-2014) before joining Tottenham Hotspur (2014-2019).He moved to Dutch Eredivisie side PSV in 2018 and remained there until 2023, when he joined 23-year-old, therefore, cannot be named a homegrown player despite being an England of different nationalities can be regarded as 'homegrown' because of the time they have spent at English or Welsh clubs before the age of newcomer Joao Pedro is classed as a homegrown player as he spent time at Watford between the ages of 18 and Premier League clubs, at least eight players must be homegrown out of a squad of article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. What is Ask Me Anything? Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. More questions answered... What we know so far about changes to FPL next seasonHow much did Premier League clubs earn in prize money?What do football clubs do in pre-season training?
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-New signings will help bring Arsenal trophies, says Gabriel
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 12, 2025 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo (Reuters) -Arsenal let Premier League titles slip through their grasp in the last couple of years but the arrival of top-quality signings will make a difference this season, said defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Runners-up for the last three seasons, Arsenal have signed winger Noni Madueke and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, as well as midfielders Christian Norgaard from Brentford and Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season, is also expected to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium. "I think the players that came will help us out a lot. The club is doing what is best for the players and the manager," Gabriel told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday. "They are definitely doing their best to bring the best players that can help us, but we have to focus on what we can do out on the pitch. The players that are here are doing that. We are strong and we are getting stronger with these new players. "We want to have the best players. To be in the dispute for titles, you have to have the best players ... We have let a couple of titles slip through our fingers recently. We almost won but I think this year, things will be different." Arsenal begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on August 17 with a trip to Manchester United. (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Relebohile Mofokeng statement
Orlando Pirates superstar Relebohile Mofokeng is hotly tipped with a move to Europe after the 20-year-old winger's 12 goals and 15 assists in 49 games last season. Meanwhile, Soccer Laduma reported that Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven have offered Orlando Pirates R120 million for Mofokeng. The Soweto giants have since responded by categorising the report as fake news. R20 million paid into Kaizer Chiefs bank account? Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng against Cape Town City FC in the Betway Premiership. Image: Sowetan 'Orlando Pirates Football Club has taken note of the article published by on Tuesday, 16 July 2025, titled: R120m For Mofokeng? How PSV's Linked To Pirates Sensation,' the club said. Orlando Pirates news: Monnapule Saleng and 11 players 'We wish to place it on record that no such offer has been received by the Club. The claims made in the article are not only false but also irresponsible and damaging,' the note continued. 'As a publication with a long-standing history in South African football, Soccer Laduma is expected to uphold the highest standards of journalism rooted in fact, accuracy, and responsibility. Unfortunately, in this instance, they have chosen sensationalism over truth,' concluded Orlando Pirates. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
