BAFANA Bafana striker Bernard Parker, pictured, is set to join England Championship side Leicester City today where he is hoping to get regular game time.
Parker impressed coach Sven-Goran Eriksson during trials last month.
Parker, who is now on the books of FC Twente where he has been inactive, was recommended to Leicester by his former coach at Thanda Royal Zulu Johan Eriksson, son of the former England coach.
The board of Leicester meets today when Eriksson will ask them to sign Parker on.
Parker won the Dutch league gold medal with Twente despite not playing last season He could not be reached for comment.
Meanwhile Scottish giants Celtic have expressed interest in Benni McCarthy whose weight problems saw him warm the bench at West Ham United.
Still in England, Steven Pienaar is tipped to join Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur where compatriot Bongani "Model C" Khumalo could become his teammate. Former England captain David Beckham is also keen to join Spurs on loan.
Pienaar, who is apparently not happy with the new offer from Everton, will walk away from the side guided by David Moyes on a free transfer in June.
Khumalo is leaving for England this week to start his new soccer career with Hotspur where another South African, Mbulelo "Old John" Mabizela once played.
Ironically, Mabizela has signed a pre-contract agreement with SuperSport United to fill the gap created by the departure of Khumalo.
Following the arrival of experienced goalie Rowen Fernandez, United are also chasing Botswana international Mogogi Gabonamong of Santos.
Another player expected to join them is Nkosinathi Nhleko of Kaizer Chiefs. Edward Williams is also heading back to United from Platinum Stars.
Despite repeated denials, Sowetan has it on good authority that Mamelodi Sundowns are courting Anthony Laffor, who has applied for a South African residence permit.
Still in Gauteng, Orlando Pirates midfielder Gert Schalkwyk could join Mpumalanga Black Aces, while the almost forgotten Delron Buckley has joined relegation-threatened Karlsruher in Germany. Russian-based MacBeth Sibaya is still weighing up his options after informing Rubin Kazan he wanted to play elsewhere after spending eight years with the club.
Parker on his way to Leicester
BAFANA Bafana striker Bernard Parker, pictured, is set to join England Championship side Leicester City today where he is hoping to get regular game time.
Parker impressed coach Sven-Goran Eriksson during trials last month.
Parker, who is now on the books of FC Twente where he has been inactive, was recommended to Leicester by his former coach at Thanda Royal Zulu Johan Eriksson, son of the former England coach.
The board of Leicester meets today when Eriksson will ask them to sign Parker on.
Parker won the Dutch league gold medal with Twente despite not playing last season He could not be reached for comment.
Meanwhile Scottish giants Celtic have expressed interest in Benni McCarthy whose weight problems saw him warm the bench at West Ham United.
Still in England, Steven Pienaar is tipped to join Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur where compatriot Bongani "Model C" Khumalo could become his teammate. Former England captain David Beckham is also keen to join Spurs on loan.
Pienaar, who is apparently not happy with the new offer from Everton, will walk away from the side guided by David Moyes on a free transfer in June.
Khumalo is leaving for England this week to start his new soccer career with Hotspur where another South African, Mbulelo "Old John" Mabizela once played.
Ironically, Mabizela has signed a pre-contract agreement with SuperSport United to fill the gap created by the departure of Khumalo.
Following the arrival of experienced goalie Rowen Fernandez, United are also chasing Botswana international Mogogi Gabonamong of Santos.
Another player expected to join them is Nkosinathi Nhleko of Kaizer Chiefs. Edward Williams is also heading back to United from Platinum Stars.
Despite repeated denials, Sowetan has it on good authority that Mamelodi Sundowns are courting Anthony Laffor, who has applied for a South African residence permit.
Still in Gauteng, Orlando Pirates midfielder Gert Schalkwyk could join Mpumalanga Black Aces, while the almost forgotten Delron Buckley has joined relegation-threatened Karlsruher in Germany. Russian-based MacBeth Sibaya is still weighing up his options after informing Rubin Kazan he wanted to play elsewhere after spending eight years with the club.
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