An update on Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos-admired striker's future as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates look to strengthen their striking departments - 'He has signed a long-term deal'

Richards Bay forward Yamela Mbuthuma is said to be a transfer target of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The 23-year-old recently signed what is believed to be a five-year contract extension with the NatalaRich Boyz and the club's chairman, Jomo Biyela, comments on the Bafana Bafana fringe player's future.

“Yes, it is true that he has signed a long-term deal with us,” Biyela told SABC Sport. "We have not heard about the rumours, but the fact is that he is not for sale."

For someone who has scored five goals in 26 matches across all competitions this season, that might not read like good returns to deserve playing for any of the Soweto giants.

Chiefs have been making transfer blunders of signing strikers who are not prolific and for coach Nasreddine Nabi, like signing Tashreeq Morris, who has struggled for goals.

At Pirates, Mbuthuma's profile might have to impress the impress Jose Riveiro's successor and take advantage of Zakhele Lepasa's injury woes.

After Riveiro set a high bar at [irates, it remains to be seen if the new coach will sign quality players who will make an impact.

There is also attention on Nabi to see if he will make transfer blunders ahead of the new season.