Orlando Pirates will likely be the busiest when the transfer window opens after a disappointing season.
Although the Buccaneers did not have a poor season overall, their lack of consistency only saw them win the MTN8.
The club have already parted ways with Miguel Timm and Innocent Maela last month. Another player rumoured to leave is winger Monnapula Saleng. The 27-year-old has not kicked a ball in Bucs colours since December.
Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Tso Vilakazi said Saleng can help rivals Kaizer Chiefs if he decides to jump ship and joins rivals.
“Is he (Saleng) that type of a player that can really play for Chiefs, the way they are playing? I don’t think so. An example, look at (Gaston) Sirino, he’s no more the Sirino we knew at (Mamelodi) Sundowns, because of the type of players surrounding him,” he said on Omniaaudioafrica.
“What’s happening to Sirino now, is the same thing that happened to Khama Billiat. The same thing that happened to Keagan Dolly and now it’s happening to Sirino, you can’t have Sirino alone and not have other good players surrounding him.
Orlando Pirates star Saleng to leave
“Obviously he’s going to have a lot on his shoulders. So he needs support. So even if Saleng goes and plays for Chiefs, he’s going to struggle like Sirino is struggling, because there’s no core at Chiefs that is very strong, that when everyone come in (they fit in) like puzzles. Those puzzles at Chiefs are scattered,” Vilakazi concluded.
Another player that could leave Orlando Pirates is Relebohile Mofokeng. The 20-year-old has been the club’s best player this past season and has been linked to several European teams in the past.
Regarding players coming in, the Buccaneers have inquired about several PSL players, including Thabang Matuludi. Given how their CAF Champions League campaign ended, it’s not a surprise that Pirates are linked with Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele. The Congolese star inspired the Egyptians to their first-ever CAF Champions League title.
Who will coach Orlando Pirates next season?
With Jose Riveiro having left the ship last month, the Buccaneers have the task of finding his replacement. The Spaniard spent three seasons at Pirates, winning five trophies with the Soweto giants.
Former Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena is one of the favourites for the job. The 38-year-old coach has managed Orlando Pirates before in 2019 but his spell was less memorable.
Who should Pirates sign?
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