Mduduzi Mdantsane is set to lead the list of players leaving Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the season, whilst the club is now reportedly watching Monnapule Saleng's situation at Orlando Pirates with a hawk's eye.
Mdantsane is currently on loan at Richards Bay FC, whom he joined during the recent transfer window period.
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The former Baroka FC midfielder has been struggling to secure game-time since joining Chiefs from Cape Town City in June 2023 on a transfer fee reported around R3 million.
The 30-year-old has only one year left on his contract with the Phefeni Glamour Boys, though there is an option.
Mdantsane has already featured twice for the Natal Rich Boyz.
According to a source close to Chiefs, Bongani Sam, and Tebogo Potsane are set to join the list of players set to exit Naturena at the end of the season.
Saleng is currently embroiled in a contract-related issue at Pirates, and his future with the club remains uncertain.
"The team is already working behind the scenes in terms of preparing the squad for next season. The club and the coach will sit down at the end of the season to finalize the list of players to be signed," said the source close to Amakhosi.
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"I cannot discuss the issue of Saleng joining Kaizer Chiefs. It's sensitive."
It remains to be seen if Saleng will eventually take the leap from the Black and White side of Soweto to the Black and Gold one, thus joining the likes of Jimmy Tau, Lehlohonolo Majoro in making a straight switch between the two camps.
KickOff.com continues to delve deeper into the story layered with several sensitivities and complexities, with the outcome of his issues at Bucs set to play a huge part in his future.
A recent media report revealed that Saleng has signed a pre-contract with a PSL club, adding an element of mystery to the drawn-out saga. Whether that alleged club is Chiefs or not, only time will tell.