Kaizer Chiefs to face rejection from two priority targets?

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Kaizer Chiefs could be forced to walk away from priority targets Fiston Mayele and Feisal Salum.

The former netted an emphatic brace against Orlando Pirates to send Pyramids FC to the Champion’s League finals, where they face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns.

AmaKhosi have longed for Mayele’s services, but there’s a plausible argument that the Egyptian giants success – who currently top the Egyptian Premier League and are within reaching distance of their first African title – coupled with Kaizer Chiefs’ season-long anguish, could dissuade the Congolese international from flocking to the Soweto.

Moreover, in a bid to keep their in-form striker, Pyramids have offered a two-year extension, slimming Kaizer Chiefs’ chances of landing the 30-year-old.

“They [Pyramids FC] are doing everything to keep him. They know there is interest not just from Kaizer Chiefs but other clubs as well and they want to make sure they keep him. So they have offered him a new two-year contract which increases his value as well,” Soccer Laduma reported.

What about Salum?

AmaKhosi are facing other barriers with Azam FC midfielder Feisal Salum, who appears close to inking a new deal with his former club Young Africans.

“Tanzanian midfielder Feisal Salum’s potential return to Young Africans is intensifying amidst growing interest from several other clubs,” a source revealed.

“Salum has emerged as a prime target for Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who previously worked with the midfielder at Yanga. With clear indications pointing towards a move for Aziz Ki at the end of the season, Yanga are reportedly keen to welcome back Salum.”

“The midfielder has only a year left on his contract with Azam FC and is reportedly eager for a move. A return to Yanga would be an appealing prospect for the Zanzibar-born midfielder.”