Mamelodi Sundowns are said to have tabled an offer for Olwethu Makhanya of Stellenbosch FC. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
Mamelodi Sundowns are set to pounce on another Stellenbosch FC player with teenaged defender Olwethu Makhanya said to be their next target at the Western Cape based side.
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Sundowns have already reportedly signed Argentinian Junior Mendieta from Stellies. Sources have claimed that they are now in negotiations for 19-year-old Makhanya.
“They have expressed their interest and tabled an offer to Stellenbosch. It is a tempting offer and I don’t see Stellnbosch refusing it,” says the source.
He says Sundowns will however not take the youngster to Chloorkop immediately.
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“He will still remain with Stellies on loan if they get him. So its a win-win kind of situation for them (Stellies).”
Makhanya was one of the notable performers in the DStv Premiership and Nedbank Cup.last season. He proved to be a formidable and dependable defender for coach Steve Barker.
He was crowned the Promising Player in the Nedbank Cup at the PSL Awards at the end of last season.
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