Kaizer Chiefs have been chasing Fawaaz Basadien for several transfer windows. They finally see the light at the end of this tunnel, here’s why.
Kaizer Chiefs get Basadien encouragement
Chiefs are expected to go back in for Basadien ahead of the next transfer window. According to Soccer-Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs have found a loophole that will help them sign priority left-back target Fawaaz Basadien. The Stellies and Bafana man has three goals and three assists in the league this term. Across all competitions, he has seven goals and six assists.
“According to reports in the local media, a 30% sell-on clause in Basadien’s contract, which he signed when he joined the club from Swallows FC, is set to expire in June, giving Amakhosi a chance to secure the services of the Bafana Bafana left back. With the sell-on clause reportedly expiring, Stellies will receive the entire transfer fee for the player and may not inflate it as much as they would have while the sell-on clause was still active. The Soweto giants may feel that they have a shot at finally bringing in the player to bolster the squad.” Wrote the publication.
Chiefs want Mabuya
Basadien isn’t the only full-back being actively followed by Kaizer Chiefs. Richards Bay club chairman Jomo Biyela admitted that Chiefs were interested in Lwandile Mabuya during the January window. According to Soccer-Laduma, The Glamour Boys are ready to make a concrete offer.
“From what we understand, there could be a player exchange between the two clubs (for Mabuya), mainly Mduduzi Mdantsane. Yes, Sabelo Radebe could also stay but that could be decided when everything is settled and agreed upon. Now they have to consider the offer Chiefs have tabled Rest then the rest (can happen) including a player exchange could follow,” said the source.
Plenty resting on the Golden Arrows clash
Meanwhile, Chiefs fell to a dreadful 2-0 defeat at Richards Bay last time out. It was a result that left them in eighth place in the Betway Premiership with 29 points after 22 games. Ninth-placed Chippa can usurp Chiefs for that position if they win their two games in hand. Meanwhile, Golden Arrows in tenth have three games in hand on Amakhosi and only trail them by five points. It’s not unthinkable to suggest that Arrows could leapfrog their more illustrious rivals by the end of 2024-2025. Knox Mutizwa was the only goal-scorer as Arrows claimed a slender 1-0 win away to Polokwane but they followed that with a 1-0 loss at Magesi. Intriguingly, Abafana Bes’thende hosts Chiefs on March 30th at 15:30. That looks like a pivotal clash in the race for a top-eight finish.
Will Chiefs finally land Basadien?
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