Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly opened talks with a star Angolan attacker.
Petro De Luanda star Miguel Gilberto could soon find himself in the South African top-flight. That’s if Mamelodi Sundowns get their way!
The 23-year-old is one of the hottest properties in Angolan football. He already has 13 national team appearances to his name, four of which coming at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The speedy winger is also attracting interest from Europe however inside sources claim Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to break the bank for their target.
Sundowns to fight for Gilberto’s signature – Report
“It’s not a strange thing. The scouts have been following his progress for some time now whether playing against him or at Afcon in Ivory Coast,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
“Now, it is all up to talks between the two clubs which will put a clear path forward for the move to happen. But as for Sundowns they are really interested in the player.”
The source further went on to claim that Sundowns are willing to engage in a bidding war with an un-named Belgian side over Gilberto’s services.”
In other news, two Mamelodi Sundowns stars could soon find themselves plying their trade in Europe!
The Brazilians enjoyed a solid 2023/24 campaign lifting the inaugural African Football League as well as a record-extending seventh consecutive DStv Premiership title.
They were also the backbone of Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana side that finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament earlier this year.
And now, according to reports, Sundowns star Khuliso Mudau is a wanted man in France!
French top-flight side RC Lens have set their sights on Bafana Bafana’s impressive defender!
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Mudau attracting French interest
“The interest in Mudau is growing each and every week. There are other clubs which have just shown interest but others have actually inquired about him,” an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding the Mamelodi Sundowns full-back.
“The French club RC Lens has inquired about him too. They are interested in having him in their team as soon as they can. They value him highly and their scouts have been following his progress.”
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has also been linked with a move to Europe.
Mokoena has been rock solid for both Sundowns and Bafana Bafana this season making it no suprise that A.F.C. Bournemouth are interested in signing him!
Mokoena linked with Bournemouth move
English Premier League side A.F.C. Bournemouth are reportedly keen on luring Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena to the club.
“They didn’t want to say which club is interested in him in England because they didn’t want to disturb the talks but so far what we know is that it’s Bournemouth,” a source told the same publication earlier this year.
“They have made inquires about the player and now it’s all up to the Sporting Director to make the decision concerning offers and the value of the player.”