12-goal Belgium-born striker breaks silence on Kaizer Chiefs links - 'I was not happy with the proposals'

Dzenan Zajmovic was impressive for TS Galaxy in his first season in the Premier Soccer League.

That sparked transfer rumours around him, including being linked with Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

The Antwerp-born Bosnian forward has opened up on transfer rumours around him following his status as a free agent.   

"Two clubs made contact, but I was not happy with the proposals about a month ago," Zajmovic told KickOff.com. 

"It was not even one of the big three clubs in South Africa.  Okay with regards to Kaizer Chiefs, they never contacted me. I have seen people writing a lot of nonsense that I’m negotiating with them but nothing like that has happened. 

"All the things on the internet about me and Chiefs are not true because they have never contacted me.  What I know is that I have shown myself in a good way but maybe it is not good enough for some clubs," he continued. 

"You never know who decides in the clubs and they go for what they like. With regards to where I would go next, I prefer respect and being valued. Maybe I will go to Asia. I’m fit. 

"In South Africa, I would have liked to go to one of the Big Three because I have already adapted.  If it is another club outside the big three and they show that they really want and value me then I will take that offer," he added.

"It is strange that the top three clubs didn’t contact me despite the numbers that I had in South Africa because I feel I did well."

For someone who is a free agent, signing Zajmovic would make business sense for any Premier Soccer League club.

This is also a player who adapted well to SA football, having netted 12 goals and provided three assists in 29 games for Galaxy.

Transfer rumours come as Amakhosi are hard-pressed to sign a striker after signing just one forward, Flavio Silva. 

With the transfer window still open, Zajmovic could still return to the PSL, especially after he confirmed that there are clubs interested in him.

No transfer fee will be involved and that will attract his suitors.