What do Nasreddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs need in the current PSL transfer window

In a ruthless shake-up, Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, following the end of his loan,  and Chivaviro, whose option was not exercised, have all exited Chiefs.

Uncertainty looms over several others, including George Matlou, Teboho Potsane, Zitha Kwinika, Fiacre Ntwari, and Samkelo Zwane. 

Chiefs are reportedly considering loan deals for fringe players and emerging prospects as they balance squad depth with a competitive edge ahead of the new campaign. 

Nabi has made it clear that he needs an outright number nine to help solve the scoring problems the team had last season. 

They have disposed of ineffective striker Ranga Chivaviro, making space for a new forward who will come in and make a solid difference.

Ashley Du Preez and young Wandile Duba are currently Nabi’s best choices so far, but the Tunisian will undoubtedly be looking for reinforcements.

Chiefs are reportedly finalising a deal with Flavio Silva, a talented striker born in Guinea-Bissau, who also holds Portuguese nationality, and is expected to join the Soweto giants from Indonesia’s Liga 1.

The forward made a name for himself by scoring an impressive 39 goals over the past three seasons and more arrivals are expected to boos the striking department.

The Glamour Boys have had issues in goal this season, with Bruce Bvuma, the preferred number one for the better part of the season, not cutting it.

Brandon Petersen, who got the nod over new signings Fiacre Ntwari and Bvuma, might not be favoured in the new campaign, with Nabi likely to recruit a new keeper.

There were also early discussions surrounding a potential move involving Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United, but talks have seemingly stalled, with the Nigerian shot-stopper eyeing a European switch, reportedly.

After losing out on former Mamelodi Sundowns star Sipho Mbule, Chiefs will have to make bigger moves for players who are similar in calibre ahead of the new season. 

Additionally, conversations have opened with several Europe-based Bafana Bafana internationals, who are weighing up returns to the South African top flight. 

They have reportedly signed England-based midfielder Ethan Chislett, who is expected to come in and make a big difference in Amakhosi’s midfield. 

The Glamour Boys are most likely to strengthen their defence as part of Nabi’s plans to bolster the squad for the new season.

Following Thatayaone Ditlhokwe’s February move to Libyan giants Al Ittihad, this left Nabi seeking options to fill the void at the back. 

They are linked with Ime Okon and other top stars who could bolster the Tunisian tactician’s defence ahead of the new season, including Nkanyiso Shuga, a European-based left-back who is expected to be expected to arrive.

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