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POACHER: Free State Stars marksman Edward Manqele is being targeted by Kaizer Chiefs

 Talks on for Gould, Manqele 

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But Bloemfontein Celtic said they have turned down the Chiefs offer for Mathoho and would only consider offers from overseas.

Amakhosi, embarrassed by finishing a season without a trophy for the first time in 10 years, are now ready to splash out. The club's football manager, Bobby Motaung, yesterday confirmed that Chiefs were negotiating with SuperSport United for defender Gould and Free State Stars for striker Manqele.

He said they were also hoping to lure midfielder Vilakazi from BidVest Wits by August.

The purchase of a new centre-back pairing of Gould and Mathoho is almost settled.

The aggressive new approach in the marketplace follows years of being gazumped by Mamelodi Sundowns and after increasing supporter pressure for new faces and bigger signings.

Combined with Chiefs' inability to win the league title since their last success seven years ago, the club is now setting caution aside and getting ready to tear into the transfer market in the coming weeks.

Gaxa's deal was settled on Tuesday, a week after the club unveiled Stuart Baxter as its new coach.

Chiefs' new get-fast approach contrasts with their conservative attitude in recent years where they have been left behind on many major deals.

Gould and Mathoho, two Bafana Bafana central defenders, are the likely to sign in time for the Vodacom Challenge and the Carling Black Label Cup in July. The rest could join the Amakhosi in August.

"We have made offers to the clubs for these players," said Motaung. "I believe we have made very good proposals."

Baxter has returned to England and will return on June 22, but Motaung said the coach was happy with the proposed signings.

"He went back with a couple of videos to assess (the players).

"It's better for him to get to know them now instead of inquiring before the new season," said Motaung.

Chiefs will let go of at least 10 players. Goalkeeper Kabelo Metsimetsi, Steven Ncanana, Dominic Mateba and Tlou Molekwane are among those believed to be part of the clear-out.

"We don't want to have players who are not competing for places in the new season," Motaung said.

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May 17, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Boby what did you do with Bob Steak who had a trade agreement with MUGABE? This is amzing no ZIM ZIM's atlist our cries were heard I hope these players sign before Patrice opens his vault!

KHOSI ! KHOSI! KHOSI ! MAHOTLO HA A SWEEEE SWIIII
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May 17, 2012

Mgushatheghost

When VV cried for quality players he was ridiculed, called names and he eventually succumed to the 'Pressure' and left the team. In comes Baxter, an English man with no track-record at all and suddenly arsenals must be brought to support his mission. It's about time chiefs take it's rightful place at the top, competing with bucs. Its unfair of Pirates to compete with Ajax (2010/2011 league) and Swallows (2011/2012) when teams like chiefs and Sundowns are there
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May 17, 2012

Papage

Good move, hope those clubs agrees and realise those players.
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May 17, 2012

Jalinho

please secure these quality players please, I'm tired of visiting my Zebra friends week in week out at hospitals for stress or drug "stress pills etc" overdose... the mighty buccanners rule ofcoz, we learned from the world cup 2012, it's legacy the Iron Duke was talking about, we need compeition, @Mgushatheghost I fully agree with you, SOWETO giants need to compete amongst each other, well Pirates will reign supreme ofcoz but we still need better' healthier competition, up the bucs

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May 17, 2012

dadaman1

Sending a proposal to a team is something and buying a player is another thing.Bobby signed the "BIG FISH FROM CPT" in the media but never did in reality.Celtic have already turned this clowns down.

Good Managers approaches the team of the player concerned before approaching the player.It is unethical especially if the player is still contracted to his team unlike if he has 6 months left on his contract.So,wena Bobby Mugabe that is why Celtic showed u a middle finger because u dont know how to do business.Remember u did the same with Peter Ndlovu and where did he landed?
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May 17, 2012

Soshangaan

Not bad Bobby
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May 17, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

@ Bobby Motaung...

You can sign who ever you want but if you cant sign I Isaacs from Santos then you ddint sign nothing for me!...


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May 17, 2012

Mosquer

Mara banna! ma pierats a bolela straight
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May 17, 2012

Soshangaan

Sending a proposal to a team is something and buying a player is another thing.Bobby signed the "BIG FISH FROM CPT" in the media but never did in reality.Celtic have already turned this clowns down.

Good Managers approaches the team of the player concerned before approaching the player.It is unethical especially if the player is still contracted to his team unlike if he has 6 months left on his contract.So,wena Bobby Mugabe that is why Celtic showed u a middle finger because u dont know how to do business.Remember u did the same with Peter Ndlovu and where did he landed?

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May 17, 2012

Rattex-cannot-be-blocked

Some @*ssholes dont understand the meaning of proposal. Let me explain to these illiterate r*ats. A proposal first has to be sent to the chairman of the club that the proposer would like to to b*uy a certain player for xx amount. The chairman of the club receiving the proposal looks at the offer/proposal and decides if it is good enough and then make a decision.

So you cant just b*uy without making proposals

KC4L till these i*lliterate r*ats r*eprogram their br*ains in order to process info*rmation better
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