Kaizer Chiefs Transfer News: Amakhosi keen on landing star attacker

Kaizer Chiefs are set to continue strengthening their squad, hoping to stage a stiff challenge in their bid to win the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League title.

The Soweto giants, who are currently in Europe for pre-season, have already sealed the services of Thabo Moloisane who came in as a free agent after serving Stellenbosch for a couple of years, as well as ex-Sekhukhune United custodian Renaldo Leaner.

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Aden McCarthy was sold to Azerbaijan outfit Sabah who are in the UEFA Champions League, while the likes of, George Matlou, Happy Mashiane and Tashreeq Morris were seen as surplus to requiremennts and let go.

Fiacre Ntwari, Thabo Cele, and Gaston Sirino are also reportedly on their way out, but so far nothing official has been confirmed by the club, most likely due to contractual terms. Chances are also high that Ashley du Preez will leave for Stellenbosch.

Chiefs keen on landing Stellies star

Despite extending Pule Mmodi’s contract by a year, Amakhosi are keen on strengthening their attack, especially on the wide areas.

“Kaizer Chiefs have re-engaged Stellenbosch FC in talks over a potential multi-million Rand swap deal for midfielder Langelihle Phili, despite appearing to have abandoned the pursuit weeks ago,” Soccer Laduma reported.

“The latest developments suggest Chiefs remain determined to land the 21-year-old winger, with discussions believed to be progressing positively behind the scenes.

“It’s true, they were offered players and money. It sounds like they’ve priced the player out of the market, even with the money and players offered to them. Having said that, I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of the player going somewhere else during this transfer window.

Stellenbosch FC star Langelihle Phili is wanted by Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Stellenbosch FC

“For now, the situation is that the player is highly unlikely to join Chiefs, and it looks like the club has given up on the player. So, I don’t know what’s next, but we will see,” they further reported, quoting an unnamed source.

Last season, Phili scored seven goals in 26 Premier Soccer League matches. Generally, he found the back of the net nine times in 39 outings across all competitions.