As the battle for Oswin Appollis with Kaizer Chiefs rages on, Jose Riveiro opens up on Orlando Pirates' PSL January transfer window needs

The Premier Soccer League's January transfer window is currently open with Orlando Pirates yet to sign any player.

But coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on his transfer plans as he seeks to increase the depth of his squad to compete on the domestic front as well as the Caf Champions League.

“The club is obviously trying to strengthen the team, and it’s a market period now, so let’s see what happens from now on moving forward,” said Riveiro when speaking to reporters.

The Buccaneers are yet to sign any player during the current January transfer window but have instead loaned out Katlego Otladisa to Sekhukhune United while releasing defender Sandile Mthethwa who has since joined AmaZulu.

However, Pirates have been linked with Stellenbosch midfielder Jayden Adams and Polokwane City's Oswin Appoollis.

Both players are South Africa internationals who were at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals and are key players for their current clubs.

The transfer window has reached almost the halfway point, and the Buccaneers still have time to beef up their squad.

Besides signing players, Pirates could offload or loan out some of their stars.