Orlando Pirates target a midfield talent they once coveted.

Orlando Pirates made no concessions to sign any player during the winter transfer window under Spanish manager Jose Rivero, and now Bucanes are preparing to return to trying to sign the Atlantis-born midfielder, who is expected to be a major addition to the team's need for reinforcements in that position.

Jaedin Rhodes is a player wanted by the Soweto giants and they are expected to conduct extensive negotiations for him during the summer transfer window, which officially opened in early June.

Cape Town City star on the Pirates' radar again!

The transfer saga surrounding Jaedin Rhodes takes another intriguing turn as Orlando Pirates prepare to launch a fresh bid for the Cape Town City midfielder. While the 22-year-old's three goals and solitary assist in 28 appearances last season hardly made headlines, the Soweto giants appear to be playing the long game with their continued interest.

Born in the football hotbed of Atlantis, Rhodes represents precisely the type of project player Pirates' recruitment team covets - young, technically gifted, and with room for growth. Club insiders suggest the technical department sees beyond the raw numbers, believing the midfielder's physical attributes and tactical intelligence make him an ideal fit for their system.

"Pirates' interest never waned, even when City dug their heels in previously," revealed a source close to negotiations. "They're convinced his best football is ahead of him and that he'll flourish in a more attacking setup."

As the transfer window approaches, this persistent courtship signals Pirates' commitment to building a squad for both the present and future. Whether Cape Town City will prove more amenable to negotiations this time remains the crucial question hanging over this potential deal

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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