A reunion with Nasreddine Nabi looming? Azam open up on possibility of Kaizer Chiefs signing goalscoring midfielder Feisal Salum for FREE

Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with Azam star Feisal Salum as the Premier Soccer League January player transfer window has opened.

The attacking midfielder impressively found the back of the net 19 times for Tanzanian side Azam last season and he is among the best players in East Africa.

Salum’s contract situation at Azam has been the subject of much speculation, with some believing he would become a free agent at the end of the season - making it possible for Chiefs to sign him for free.

The Tanzania international has got Azam spokesperson Hashim Ibwe opening up on the Chiefs rumours as Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi is on the hunt for a new striker.

“We can confirm that there have been no discussions between Kaizer Chiefs or any club and Azam FC regarding Feisal Salum,” Ibwe told FARPost.

“He remains under contract with Azam FC and respects the club, which we appreciate.”

It is now believed that Salum has another season left on his contract with Azam hence the ambitious club is not worried about losing him for free at the end of the current campaign.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has stressed on signing a striker as his January transfer window top priority.

This comes as the likes of Ashley du Preez, Ranga Chivaviro and Christian Saile have been struggling to turn themselves into prolific goal-scorers

However, Salum could come under scrutiny as he struggles to become a regular scorer which saw him being shipped from Young Africans to Azam.

The 26-year-old, who has also been linked with Simba SC, played some of his best football under Nabi at Young Africans between 2021 and 2023.

The January transfer window is already open and it is to be seen if Chiefs will conduct business early.

The Glamour Boys still have the whole month to sign players.