Orlando Pirates – ALL LINKS: Over R60 million worth of transfer targets.

Orlando Pirates are targeting over R60 million worth of signatures with some big-name Bafana Bafana players leading this red-hot list.

Orlando Pirates: FOUR players from PSL rivals.

Pirates are now the frontrunners for Stellenbosch FC defender, Fawaaz Basadien. Meaning, they have leapfrogged Chiefs in the bid for the talented defenders, according to SNL.

Furthermore, Pirates are planning to replace Innocent Maela with Basadien. According to Transfermarkt, he is valued at roughy R23 million (€1,20 million).

Thus, making him the Bucs most expensive transfer target.

Meanwhile, Chiefs and Pirates are still in a race for Polokwane City and Bafana Bafana speedster, Oswin Appollis’ signature.

However, at the time of publication, Soweto rivals, Chiefs are the side more likely to secure his signature.

OFFER for R15-million star from PSL rivals.

Stellenbosch FC defender, Thabo Moloisane is Pirates’ latest transfer target.

“As far as defenders are concerned, Pirates main target is Thabo [Moloisane] and that’s why they are set to table an offer for him. They are looking at strengthening the central defence as they are looking at having a strong backline next season where they will compete in almost all the competitions including the CAF Champions League. Moloisane has grown as a player. He is playing in Africa with Stellenbosch and Pirates are looking at that as an advantage to sign him,” the insider told SoccerLaduma.

Moreover, Moloisane is one of the most highly valued stars in the PSL.

Currently, he is valued at roughly R15 million, according to Transfermarkt. Meaning, Pirates are aiming high in terms of targets in the next transfer window. Stark contrast to the recent January transfer window where the Bucs made no new signings.

Moloisane is one of several big-name signings lined up by the Bucs.

Furthermore, Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien as well as midfielder Sinoxolo Kwayiba are both being targeted by Pirates.

Moreover, they are willing to offer their own ex-Bafana Bafana star to try and lure Thabang Matuludi to Mayfair in the next transfer window.

“Zakhele Lepasa might be used as a sweetener by Orlando Pirates in a deal that would see Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi head in the opposite direction,” Phakaaati reported.

Meanwhile, the Bucs are monitering Richards Bay striker, Mbuthuma.

“Pirates are very interested in Yanela Mbuthuma of Richards Bay as he has continued to impress with his high work-rate. He is a player that Pirates would like to add to their squad that is already doing well for the team to continue achieving,” the report read on SoccerLaduma.

Orlando Pirates interested in striker from PSL rivals

Pirates are unlikely to lure Mbuthuma to Mayfair this January.

This is because Richards Bay currently have plans for their striker.

“But it will be difficult to get the player now in January as Richards Bay are having plans of their own about him. He is in the plans for the club in the fight against relegation. The club is unlikely to entertain any offers for the boy at this stage,” the same publication continues.

Therefore, Pirates are unlikely to sign him during the current January transfer window. So, they will likely re-visit interest in the Richards Bay attacker when the season commences.