Orlando Pirates news: Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Saleng

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Orlando Pirates could see several stars leave Mayfair this offseason as foreign suitors start lining up.

Relebohile Mofokeng, who received an R25.8 million bid from Zamalek earlier this year, will be the Buccaneer’s gravest concern. The 20-year-old is on a superstardom trajectory, with clubs in awe of his potential.

Glasgow Rangers and Barcelona FC have shown interest, and you’d be a fool to believe many clubs won’t try their luck in the offseason transfer market.

What about Mofokeng and Saleng?

While Monnapule Saleng’s absence has plummeted his stock price, there’s a good chance clubs see it as an opportunity for a bargain, knowing there’s a good chance he finds form in their threads.

Meanwhile, reigning PSL Player of the Year Patrick Maswanganyi has expressed interest in a return to Europe, and according to reports, the former club is considering making it happen.

“It’s no longer just about an inquiry, it’s about negotiations now,” a Siya source confirmed in January.

“They really want him back in Portugal. They are looking at the progress he has made, and they are happy to bring him back to Portugal. It will all depend on what Pirates are looking at or if UD Oliveirense can afford what Pirates will be asking for Maswanganyi.”

“The only issue that is there now is the R40 million that the club has put on Maswanganyi’s head. You know he is one of the best players now in the country and if the club wants that amount then UD Oliveirense should meet or make it even better than that. But since they are believed to have opened up negotiations then it will all depend on their offer that they table to Pirates.”