Kaizer Chiefs set to focus on double striker coup for the following season.
Amakhosi are turning up the warmth of their seek for a confirmed aim machine and this time, they’re eyeing a well-recognized face. After being linked to a number of potential frontmen, the Soweto giants are as soon as once more displaying sturdy curiosity in South African ahead Fagrie Lakay.
Chiefs plan to signal a couple of striker within the upcoming switch window, in keeping with sources near the membership. Whereas Fiston Mayele stays their prime goal, the membership isn’t placing all its eggs in a single basket.
“For the time being there’s not one striker who the membership may say is the one becoming a member of them. Sure, they’re prioritising Fiston Mayele however they don’t wish to be caught off guard if issues don’t work out with him and that’s why they’re reigniting the curiosity in Lakay.”
Chiefs rekindle curiosity in Lakay after two-year watch
Chiefs have had Lakay on their radar for the previous two seasons. Now, because the crew reassesses its hanging choices, the timing may lastly be proper. The membership seems able to act if negotiations with their first-choice possibility stall.
A well-placed insider confirmed, “They’re simply ready for that likelihood to signal him. And this might be the correct time to take action for the membership.”
Pyramids maintain the playing cards as targets share employer
Each Lakay and Mayele are underneath contract with Pyramids FC, including complexity to the Chiefs’ pursuit. Chiefs should now navigate a difficult negotiation course of with the Egyptian membership, which may dictate which striker turns into obtainable.
“It may go all the way down to alternative and precedence for each Chiefs and Pyramids… It’s anticipated to go all the way down to the wire as they’re fascinated by two strikers of the identical crew.”
Pyramids FC might must decide on which participant to dump—whereas Chiefs should weigh pricing and participant availability earlier than finalizing their strategy.
Lakay shines on mortgage however Chiefs should transfer quick
Presently on mortgage at Ceramica Cleopatra FC, Lakay has loved constant recreation time this season. His type retains him within the highlight, and Chiefs might want to act shortly in the event that they hope to beat the competitors, particularly as negotiations for Mayele proceed.
Lakay scored 4 objectives and delivered 5 assists in 23 appearances throughout all competitions this season. With Chiefs’ assault in determined want of firepower, locking in Lakay may show a wise and strategic transfer, particularly if Mayele’s price ticket climbs too excessive.
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