Kaizer Chiefs have been handed a word of advice in their pursuit of Polokwane City and Bafana Bafana star Oswin Appollis, who is said to be itching for a move away from the Limpopo-based outfit.
Chiefs have made no secret of their interest in Appollis and begun making enquiries about the speedy star, according to recent reports.
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The player himself is understood to also be frustrated by the situation, as City snubbed advances from various clubs in the last transfer window.
With their enquiry, the Soweto giants are currently understood to have not yet made a formal bid as they size up their target.
Rise and Shine have already proven to be tough sellers, turning down bids from various teams such as Algerian side MC Algiers and Esperance Sportive de Tunis.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are also understood to have their turn in being snubbed.
Chiefs, though, are not letting off and remain resolute in their bid to convince the powers that be at City to part ways with their star attacker.
A source close to proceedings at the club has, however, warned that a deal is unlikely to materialise, unless the fee is astronomical.
"It won't be easy for them (teams interested in Appollis) in January," a source told KickOff.com.
"A deal in January leaves the club a little chance to find a replacement. So, there is already that. Then if it's a local team, then that's another problem, you see. But it's football, anything happens, but it would be crazy money to move him now."
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Appollis, who is understood to be frustrated at City, has so far struggled so far this season, by his high standards, to replicate the form that yielded seven goals and five assists last term.
For all the uncertainty at club level, the speedy winger has been on fire for Bafana Bafana.
He was the joint-most creative player in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers - contributing an impressive four assists from six matches as Hugo Broos' men booked their ticket to Morocco.