Kaizer Chiefs linked with TEN players worth R150 million

Can they sign any of them though?

Jan 7, 2025 - 03:00
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Kaizer Chiefs linked with TEN players worth R150 million

Kaizer Chiefs are always linked with a host of high-profile names. Who are they and what are their transfer values?

Chiefs must break the bank in January

Amakhosi’s board will need to cut through the transfer noise and identify their most viable targets. Several names have been bandied about in the press. Here are those names and their estimated transfer values via transfermarkt:

  • Percy Tau: R30 million
  • Fiston Mayele: R24 million
  • Fawaaz Basadien: R24 million
  • Oswin Appollis: R12 million
  • Asanele Velebayi: R8 million
  • Feisal Salum: R2 million
  • Luke Le Roux: R14 million
  • Thabo Cele: R7 million
  • Zakhele Lepasa: R13 million
  • Ramiro Vaca: R16 million
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Percy Tau in action for Al Ahly. Image: Soccer News Africa

Azam to keep Chiefs marquee target Salum

According to Soccer-Laduma, Azam FC has offered star midfielder Feisal Salum a lucrative new deal to keep him at the club. The 26-year-old shone last season, scoring 19 times. The new package on the table could be worth as much as R8 million including signing-on fees and wages. Although Salum’s estimated transfer value above is a modest one, that number will change dramatically because of his sensational goal-scoring antics. Salum found the net 19 times last term from midfield.

“The South African outfit (Chiefs) have been rumoured suitors of Salum and could be poised to make a move for the Zanzibari as soon as this transfer window, with the playmaker believed to have only 18 months remaining on his existing deal. Azam FC are, however, seemingly reluctant to let their talisman leave in the middle of the season and, according to Soka25east, the club want to keep him for even longer, having offered him a substantial contract extension. African football journalist Collins Okinyo claims that the East African outfit has tabled a two-year extension, which includes a SuperSport $320,000 (R6 United million) signing bonus and a salary of $120,000 (R2.2 million). The same report claims that Salum and his representatives are currently mulling over the offer.”

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Feisal Salum scores against Singida in the Tanzanian Premier League. Image: Azam

Upcoming Kaizer Chiefs fixtures

Kaizer Chiefs produced another underwhelming display and result last time out, losing 1-0 away to Cape Town City. Their next test is against an impressive Stellenbosch side at their temporary home, the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Will Chiefs land any of these targets?

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