Orlando Pirates set to sell Bafana Bafana star Thalente Mbatha to Bellingham's English Championship club Sunderland for R20 million? - Agent breaks silence on reported transfer interest

The Soweto giants' players continue being linked with moves overseas and coach Jose Riveiro could be preparing himself to lose some of his key men.

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha is being linked with a R20 million move to Championship side Sunderland AFC.
The Black Cats are home to England Under-21 midfielder Jobe Bellingham, brother to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.
Mbatha's agent Mike Makaab has reacted to the transfer rumours around Mbatha.

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WHAT MAKAAB SAID
"To be honest, this is not true," Makaab told Soccer Laduma.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The transfer rumours about Mbatha come as another Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng is being linked with a sensational move to La Liga giants FC Barcelona.
That could make the Buccaneers' coach Jose Riveiro start preparing himself to lose players to overseas clubs in the near future.
It remains to be seen if there will be more Pirates top performers who will be liked with overseas moves.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MBATHA?
The rumours around Mbatha could keep fans anxious to see if a move can materialise this January or the next player transfer window.
For now, the Buccaneers midfielder continues to focus on Pirates' quest for the Premier Soccer League and Caf Champions League titles.

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