Orlando Pirates offer for top centre back target rejected?

It is hardly a secret that Orlando Pirates are hard at work trying to reinforce different sides of their defence, in time for their foray into African next season.

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Having roped in a goalkeeper and centre back in Melusi Buthelezi, Siphelo Baloni, Katlego Otladisa and Patrick Maswanganyi defence seems to be Pirates’ next target.

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Already Pirates have been linked with several defenders including the liked of Riaan Hanamub of AmaZulu for their left back ranks, while they have also been linked with a whole host of centre backs. That would make sense, seeing as though the club heavily relied on the likes Nkosinathi Sibisi and Tapelo Xoki to man the heart of their defence last season.

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With the highly rated fan favourite Olisa Ndah only playing 17 games all season, it was the two new signings who carried the Buccaneers ship, with the likes of captain Innocent Maela and Sandile Mthethwa also contributing to the cause at centre half, when required by Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro.

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Pirates, however, seem to have a long list of players they feel can fill that defensive slot and another name that has entered the conversation is Sicelo Hlatshwayo from Golden Arrows. Not too long ago, this publication reported that he was a name the Buccaneers management had been considering. Then earlier this month, they were said to have made began transfer talks with Arrows for his services.

ARROWS REJECT PIRATES HLATSHWAYO OFFER?

Two weeks ago, this publication reported that Pirates had tabled an offer to Arrows for Hlatshwayo. But now there hasn’t been any updates on that deal, and with the Buccaneers already heading to Spain for the main part of their pre-season, they would’ve hoped to wrap the deal up before then. It could then be safe to assume the offer was rejected.

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On the other hand, it could be that Arrows are still studying the Pirates offer for Hlatshwayo and haven’t made a decision yet.