Kaizer Chiefs have made a breakthrough in their attempts to sign Orlando Pirates target Oswin Appollis. How much will he cost? Catch up with all of today’s rumours while you’re at it.
How much is Appollis worth in today’s market?
A rare profile means the price is high
Oswin Appollis is a rare type of player in South Africa, with a low centre of gravity and the ability to go both ways when confronted by a marker near the touchline. His rare combination of traits makes him a highly coveted operator.
Elias Mokwana, Khanyisa Mayo and Iqraam Rayners are other South African attackers who’ve made big moves either abroad or within the Betway Premiership. Mokwana moved to Esperance for 370k (R7.2 million), Rayners switched to Sundowns for an undisclosed fee although his estimated transfer value now stands at R35 million (evidence of the power Sundowns have over the market) and Mayo is in Algeria with Belouizdad in a deal which cost his new employers €750k (R14.5 million). Rayners has been the subject of a recent R55 million bid from Europe.
It would be no real shock if Polokwane held out for something around R20 million for Appollis. Will Kaizer Chief go that high in January?
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates target Appollis is still approaching his prime
At 23, Polokwane and Bafana winger Oswin Appollis isn’t even close to his prime which is an exciting prospect, given his natural gifts. That would push his value up. Appollis bagged six goals and three assists from 29 league appearances last term for Polokwane. This season he’s only got one goal from 12 league matches but continues to be a standout performer for his club.
Dream XI for Kaizer Chiefs including Appollis
This hypothetical XI would see regular midfield hardman Thabo Cele shifted out to right back to accommodate Luke Le Roux and Feisal Salum in a midfield pivot. Wandile Duba, reportedly on the verge of signing a new deal, could form a fruitful creative relationship alongside fellow academy talent and fan favourite Mduduzi Shabalala. Oswin Appollis is the man all Chiefs fans want; the Polokwane and Bafana winger would be their dream signing. Prolific Congolese marksman Fiston Mayele is no stranger to finding the back of the net. Ramiro Vaca is a midfield maestro capable of supplying chances for a number 9.
Will Chiefs cough up the cash for Appollis or will Orlando Pirates swoop in to sign him?
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