And Siya sources have indicated that Mosimane may have already identified a few candidates for this role within the pool of players here in Mzansi, though he is known to also admire talent from South America and on the African continent.
It’s no secret, the top coach doesn’t mind spending big money to land his targets once he’s done his homework on them and identified how they will complete his winning jigsaw puzzle. Mosimane spoke to the Siya crew about what he is looking for, while the crew also dug deep to discover that Ramahlwe Mphahlele has been added to the list of potential targets in Mzansi.
What the Siya crew has been told…
For now, coach Pitso Mosimane has told the Siya crew that he is content with his five “versatile” central defenders: Wayne Arendse, Motjeka Madisha, Rivaldo Coetzee, Mosa Lebusa and Soumahoro Bangaly.
But, exclusively speaking to the Siya crew, the Mamelodi Sundowns head coach confirmed that he is on the market for a modern center-back that will tick all the boxes for his dream defender – a ballplayer that can impress any European scout.
And although Mosimane has revealed that he will cast his eye beyond the Mzansi borders, like he has done with Brazilian Ricardo Nascimento and Ivorian Soumahoro Bangaly in the past, according to Siya sources with inside information on Sundowns’ transfer targets, several names have been already been discussed.
The latest name to be added to that list is none other than Ramahlwe Mphahlele!
Rama is understood to be a top priority locally and Siya sources have indicated that the Kaizer Chiefs player could be keen on the switch back to his former club. According to the sources, his lack of game-time at Naturena has got a lot to do with wanting to return to Chloorkop.
This story is from the 30 October 2019 edition of Soccer Laduma.
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