Mamelodi Sundowns to pay R32m for Gaston Sirino replacement?
Mamelodi Sundowns already have a strong squad but are keen to splurge R32 million on a Gaston Sirino replacement!
Mamelodi Sundowns have started the current season in the same fashion they finished their last one.
Sundowns opened their Betway Premiership campaign with three wins in three games including an impressive 2-1 win against Kaizer Chiefs.
Even though they have released so many players and some of them being experienced stars with quality. The likes of Bongani Zungu and Gaston Sirino who are either free agents or found a new club. Chiefs have since snapped up Sirino and Sundowns, however, have not shown any signs of missing him. The likes of Tashreeq Matthews and Lucas Ribeiro have been in devastating form with more options on the bench and stands.
Sundowns boast strong squad
But that has not stopped Sundowns from pursuing a replacement for the spot Sirino has left in their squad. According to Soccer-Laduma, the Brazilians are not giving up on their pursuit of Feisal Salum. The club was credited with a push for the Tanzanian’s services earlier in the last transfer window, but nothing came of it. It is said that their bids were rejected by his club Azam FC. It looks like they will be back in the next window. And will be ready to pay top dollar for his services!
“He is still in Sundowns’ plans. They have been talking to Azam since they showed interest in him. It will all depend on the next offer since the last offer was R32m. But I think the new offer will be a better one than the R32m. You know Azam value Feisal (Salum) very highly and they won’t let him go for a cheaper price. That’s why they refused the R32m offer but Sundowns are looking at still bringing him in on board,” said one source.
Another source said that Sundowns are trying to fill the void of Zungu and Sirino with Salum.
Looking to add Salum as Sirino replacement
“The club is looking at a replacement of either Zungu or Sirino or even both of them and according to their scouts they feel Feisal (Salum) is a suitable replacement and that is why they are looking at him. You should also know they have released Abubeker Nasir and loaned out Sipho Mbule. They need another midfielder but that could only happen in January and they are focusing on Feisal,” said the second source.
Sundowns fans would you like to add Salum to an already strong squad? Feel free to leave your feelings and thoughts below.
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