Will Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates pounce after Bafana Bafana & Nigeria hopeful turns down transfer to former Uefa Super Cup champions? - 'He has rejected the move'

SuperSport United chief executive officer Stan Matthews has revealed they have extend dedender Ime Okono's contract by a further year.

This comes as the player rejected a move to Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv following a successful trial in January.

Matthews has also revealed there are three European clubs chasing after the centre-back.

“Yes, Kyiv are still keen on Ime, but he has rejected the move for now,” Matthews told FARPost.

“We have interest from 3 other European clubs – I can’t reveal names for now. But we have agreed with Ime to pursue these options in July while we focus on our end-of-season results.

“He has, meanwhile, extended his agreement with us by a further year with a fair international buyout clause effective July 2025. We don’t anticipate Ime playing for us next season.”

SuperSport United are known to sell players to Mamelodi Sundowns and it might not be a surprise seeing the Brazilians elbowing out European clubs for Okon.

This comes as Lucas Suarez has carved himself a reputation as error-prone, while another Masandawana centre-back, Mosa Lebusa's future at Chloorkop uncertain ahead of his contract expiring in June.

Kaizer Chiefs have problems at the back and might make a move for Okon, as Orlando Pirates could also see him as a long-term replacement for utility captain Innocent Maela.

Okon's choice in his next move might be influenced by the possibility of kick-starting his international career.

Born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother, Okon is eligible to play for the Super Eagles or Bafana Bafana.