Orlando Pirates are anticipated to supply Zakhele Lepasa a one-year contract extension.

This transfer will reportedly come at a price to teammate Boitumelo Radiopane, who has featured six instances this season.

The Buccaneers are exploring choices to both launch him or ship the highly-rated 23-year-old on mortgage, which wouldn’t be the primary time they’ve shipped off Radiopane.

The Sebokeng-born striker spent a 12 months at Cape City Spurs (2023/24), a season that led to relegation.

Rumours confirmed

“The participant who may very well be affected by Zakhele [Lepasa] staying on the membership is one other striker Boitumelo [Radiopane] and the membership is loaning him out once more,

“It’s robust for Radiopane as he has given the prospect to play and show himself however it’s believed that issues haven’t labored in keeping with plan as he has struggled to command a daily place in comparison with the opposite kids like Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota and that’s why they want to both mortgage him or launch him.”

One other supply believes Orlando Pirates need to clear area for Richards Bay striker Yanele Mbhuthuma.

“Sure, the membership is planning on bringing in one other striker and so they have already recognized some strikers together with [Yanele] Mbhuthuma from Richards Bay and that’s why they wish to mortgage out Radiopane or launch him,

“They wish to have strikers who will compete amongst one another for subsequent season and that’s the scenario proper now.”

Radiopane’s destiny will presumably be determined within the coming weeks as Orlando Pirates have till June 30 to increase Lepasa’s contract. Solely time will inform what unfolds.

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