Is Fabio Silva enough, or do Kaizer Chiefs need more firepower upfront ahead of the new season?

Some fans have quickly compared the Chiefs striker to former Colombian forward Jasond González, who ended his tenure without a single goal contribution, despite the significant anticipation surrounding his arrival.

Silva's statistics with his previous club in Indonesia filled Chiefs fans with plenty of optimism, having scored 32 goals and provided six assists in 62 matches in the last two seasons.

Given Indonesia's low ranking, Silva will be hard-pressed to maintain that level of performance in the more challenging atmosphere of the Premier Soccer League.

Chiefs are reportedly ramping up efforts to strengthen their attacking options with the addition of Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro.

The club is keen to add more firepower and competition up front, particularly to push new signing Silva, who is struggling during pre-season.

The Mamelodi Sundowns forward, who spent last season on loan at AmaZulu, where he netted six times in 27 appearances, is reportedly close to joining Chiefs. He is currently facing issues due to his permanent residency.

Chiefs' quest to bolster their attacking options continues, with the club understood to be looking at a European striker who recently became available on the PSL market.

Amakhosi are determined to strengthen their striking department with at least one more experienced forward before the transfer window closes, as they are not happy with their current options.

Chiefs are believed to be considering Belgian-Bosnian striker Dzenan Zajmovic, according to reports, after the prolific striker recently left TS Galaxy.

After Patrick Mayo revealed that Kaizer Chiefs have called him to enquire about the availability of his son Khanyisa, it has become increasingly clear that he is a real option for Chiefs' striker problems.

Mayo currently has two years left on his contract with CR Beloizdad, and Chiefs will have to buy the player outright if they are to have his services.

Amakhosi are believed to be in the market for another striker before the close of the transfer window, and Mayo is one of the players they are understood to have identified. Getting him on board, however, won't be easy.

Peter Shalulile would be the perfect man to spearhead Kaizer Chiefs’ push up the PSL table next season.

The experienced Nambian striker remains contracted to Mamelodi Sundowns and Amakhosi would have to purchase him from Masandawana.

Chiefs have struggled for goals and are in desperate need of a goal machine that knows how to put the ball in the back of the net.

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