Downs to hand Kaizer Chiefs another crushing transfer blow?

It’s advantage Mamelodi Sundowns in the race to sign one of Kaizer Chiefs’ key transfer targets!

The Brazilians have dominated the local scene for a number of years, while Chiefs have fallen well short.

The Glamour Boys have also struggled to attract top talent while Mamelodi Sundowns have not been shy to splash the cash on some of the biggest names!

And now, Kaizer Chiefs look set to once again lose out to Sundowns in the race to sign Stellenbosch star Fawaaz Basadien!

Sundowns preparing bumper offer for Kaizer Chiefs linked Basadien

According to insiders close to the situation, Fawaaz Basadien is back on Mamelodi Sundowns’ radar and the club are preparing to outbid Kaizer Chiefs for him!

“They (Mamelodi Sundowns) feel Basadien is the kind of left back they need as he can defend just as well as he can attack,” an insider told Soccer Laduma.

“That’s why they are working hard behind closed doors to bring him to Chloorkop and they know Kaizer Chiefs were also interested in him and that he won’t come cheap at all. But they are ready for that.”

Fawaaz Basadien made his international debut for #BafanaBafana today in the 2-0 win over Uganda 🇿🇦

Congratulations, Fawaaz 👏 pic.twitter.com/jXPTAgA38Y

— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) November 15, 2024

In other news, Kaizer Chiefs FC are set to take a major decision on the future of one of their first team players.

Christian Saile joined the Glamour Boys at the beginning of 2023 in a deal reported to be worth over R2 million!

Saile joined the Amakhosi on a three-and-a-half year deal from Zambian club Nchanga Rangers, however he looks unlikely to see the end of his contract at Naturena.

According to the latest reports, Kaizer Chiefs are willing to release the Congolese striker in January!

Saile linked with Kaizer Chiefs exit

“They have looked at all angles including how much the club is spending already and if they are to bring in more players while there are players who are not really playing or performing it will balloon the salary bill and they are avoiding that,” an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding the Kaizer Chiefs attacker.

“So letting Saile go is one way of cutting on the costs at the club hence even the loan deal could be out but releasing him seems to be the right solution.”

Welcome to Kaizer Chiefs

We officially welcomed our new Glamour Boy Christian Saile Basomboli to the Kaizer Chiefs Village today.

He will don jersey number 21!#WelcomeSaile #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/N8NJOHvdU3

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 25, 2023

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