Orlando Pirates star Monnapule Saleng is reportedly getting interest from Egyptian giants Al Ahly, having recently been linked to Kaizer Chiefs.
The 27-year-old winger has not played a match for the Buccaneers since December last year. Whether he remains with Pirates next season remains a big question.
Veteran scouting chief Hany Ramzy has confirmed Egyptian giants Al Ahly were once interested in the Pirated winger.
“There are names I think Al Ahly should sign. A player in South Africa, similar to Percy Tau in his style of play, but faster and with great skills. His name is Saleng; he plays for Orlando Pirates,” Ramzy told Kora Talks Podcast.
Saleng likely to leave Orlando Pirates
“This nomination was made a season and a half ago. We thought he was an excellent player, and Marcel Koller followed him and expressed his admiration, but no decision was made regarding him either.
“The deal was not completed.”
With former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro at Al Ahly, the chances of Saleng joining him are high. The winger has been impressive under the Spaniard and has scored over 20 goals in the three seasons under the Al Ahly coach.
Will Pirates sell Saleng to Chiefs?
The winger might join Chiefs only if he signs a pre-contract with the Soweto giants or asks for his contract to be terminated. It seems unlikely that Pirates would want to release their top attacker to their archrivals.
Where should Saleng go?
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