The Kaizer Chiefs are getting close to making their seventh and eighth acquisitions of the season, and they are planning to continue their aggressive transfer business. The Soweto giants are interested in acquiring the two players, Asanele Velebayi and Luke "Boere" Baartman, who play for the Cape Town Spurs. It is anticipated that a combined deal will cost approximately R5 million.
Despite the fact that Amakhosi have already acquired six new players, head coach Nasreddine Nabi is still eager to strengthen his team before the end of the Premier Soccer League transfer window this season. Reportedly, Velebayi and Baartman have both reached an agreement with the Chiefs over their personal terms, despite the fact that the move was previously delayed due to legal disputes with Spurs. For the purpose of finalizing the moves, the Chiefs are currently following FIFA's processes. There were indications that the Chiefs were initially anticipating that they would pay development compensation costs totaling R3 million, which would amount to R1.5 million per player. However, the club is willing to go above and above this sum, and they are offering Spurs R5 million as a token of goodwill at this time. The method that they took when they spent R5 million to acquire Sphesihle Ndlovu from SuperSport United, despite the fact that his contract was getting close to expiration, is comparable to this one.
A source disclosed that the Chiefs are taking the acquisition of these players very seriously. They are willing to pay more than what is required, not only to ensure that the transactions are secured, but also to demonstrate their appreciation for Spurs. In the event that the deals are finalized, Velebayi and Baartman will be revealed as Amakhosi players, thereby contributing to the development of Nabi's dynamic team with their youthful skill. The Chiefs have been underperforming for several years, and this move is a statement that they intend to rebuild in a definitive manner. Given that the Chiefs' transfer plan is obviously geared on achieving success over the long term, the fact that they are willing to make significant investments indicates that they are intent on regaining their position as the preeminent force in South African football. After this, fans will be waiting with bated breath to see if the double swoop is completed before the window of opportunity ends.
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