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OVERPRICED?: Orlando Pirates striker Tokelo Rantie Photo: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images

CHIPPA TARGET: Bucs attacking midfielder Mark MayambelaPhoto: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images

 We will see what happens in the next few days but things don't look pretty 

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Rantie is likely to return to his Swedish lower league side IFK Hassleholm, while Mayambela is being courted by newly promoted Absa Premiership side Chippa United.

The Cape side is also interested in Bucs left-back Lizo Mjempu.

The Buccaneers have already signed left-back Ayanda Gcaba from Free State Stars.

Sowetan learnt from a source close to Rantie's deal that Pirates' bid to keep the 21-year-old striker permanently in Mayfair after a loan spell could be scuppered by Hassleholm's "exorbitant" asking price.

"Hassleholm are pricing this boy out of the South African market and it's not fair," said the source who asked not to be named.

"We are talking about millions here. The club is trying hard, though, to reach an agreement with Hassleholm. We will see what happens in the next few days but things don't look pretty."

The source, however, would not be drawn into revealing how much Hassleholm want Pirates to pay for the player.

Pirates spokesman Mickey Modisane said the negotiations with Hassleholm were under way.

"I'm not part of the negotiations so I wouldn't know how much they are asking," he said yesterday.

Rantie endeared himself to The Ghost with his terrific form in his loan spell last season. It was this form that convinced club boss Irvin Khoza to try secure the striker on a permanent contract.

Rantie has also been noticed by other teams in Europe.

Meanwhile, United's publicist Nkosinathi Nqanda confirmed their interest in Mayambela and Mjempu.

"It is true that we have engaged Pirates in negotiation for the services of these two players. Nothing has been finalised yet but we are hopeful we will clinch a deal with Pirates," said Nqanda.

"We would be very happy if we could have Mayambela in the team because he his from here in Cape Town. Check me in a few days for developments. We could have more players from Pirates."

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Sun May 19 14:42:46 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 5, 2012

1andonlybucs

wes mayambela can go. but only on loan. the ghost should not sell him since he can improve. that is talent right there. the problem is that he wastes to many balls. he must fix his ball controlling and he will definatly be deadly!! as for Rantie. kante what do those IFK Hassleholm want from the ghost??
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Jul 5, 2012

Stumaeza

@1andonlybucs
They want money...kante what happened to treble money????
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Jul 5, 2012

dadaman1

@Stumaeza, Khoza borrowed Poppy Motaung that money to start with the building of the "dream Krugersdorp stadium"...stop being tjatjarag and stay in your lane

Mayambela needs a coach who will understands him and who will also be able to encourage him when he makes mistakes.Just like Gordon did with Lerato then i promise Proffessor will come right.Chippa must wait,we wanr to see Prof in Carling when he takes Jamboree to the dustbin and maybe,just maybe we can negotiate...@1andonlybucs, i agree he must go on loan
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Jul 5, 2012

Zane10

This IFK team shouldn't expect us to pay moneys paid by Ueropean teams to sign Rantie!!!! Ja I also agree that the Prof should go only by loan, he still has a lot to offer us!!!
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Jul 5, 2012

1andonlybucs

@ Stumaeza
entataining your question will pump all my energy off. did you read the statement
'' Hassleholm are pricing this boy out of the South African market and it's not fair," said the source who asked not to be named.We are talking about millions here''

hope you understand what the statement is saying. i have no doubt he will be with the ghost next season....
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Jul 5, 2012

Mhungumbye

Like I said, these fringe players must go, as for Mark, he needs to come to his senses a little bit.
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Jul 5, 2012

Stumaeza

dadaman1
@Stumaeza, Khoza borrowed Poppy Motaung that money to start with the building of the "dream Krugersdorp stadium"...
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YOU WISH...as if Khoza is got his own dream stadium. you can't afford the boy so let him go & besides he'll be earning peanuts compared to Hassleholm (da sooner he realises that the better).

As for Mayambela he must go permanently bcos he's a bench warmer at Pirates...go home baba!
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Jul 5, 2012

shakashaka

Ha ha ha they are dealing with European club here no swap deals. Come on Rats have you ever bought a player for R5m? Have you ever bought a player from Europe?
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Jul 5, 2012

Stumaeza

1andonlybucs
@ Stumaeza
entataining your question will pump all my energy off. did you read the statement
'' Hassleholm are pricing this boy out of the South African market and it's not fair," said the source who asked not to be named.We are talking about millions here''
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The source from Pirates...Motsepe can afford the boy!
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Jul 5, 2012

Buc4life

shakashaka
Ha ha ha they are dealing with European club here no swap deals. Come on Rats have you ever bought a player for R5m? Have you ever bought a player from Europe?
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G Morning
And ure point is...?
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