Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Update on Lorch and Downs

Mamelodi Sundowns and attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch look set for a tough decision before the January transfer window slams shut in a matter of hours.

Lorch joined Sundowns in a massive deadline-day transfer in January last year from rivals Orlando Pirates.

The move was, in large part, due to the influence of then Downs head coach Rulani Mokwena, and the player's own desire for a fresh start.

In his first season at Chloorkop, he scored six goals and registered three assists from 21 appearances.

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However, the shock exit of Mokwena, coupled with several injuries, has seen the hugely popular footballer drop down the pecking order, with the club now open to either selling or loaning him out. 

The 31-year-old now looks set for an exit from the Tshwane giants in the current window.

He is understood to be open to a move away from Sundowns in search of regular game-time. 

Lorch last featured for the side in a three-minute cameo appearance against Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League at the beginning of January.

'Nyoso' was initially offered as part of a two-man package loan deal alongside Lebohang Maboe to Sekhukhune United, with the plan being that his future would be decided at the end of the season.

However, Babina Noko have seemingly opted for Maboe alone, KickOff.com is informed.

Meanwhile, fresh reports suggest that Lorch could reunite with Mokwena in North Africa in the colours of Wydad Casablanca as his current employers continue to seek solutions.

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That move would grant the defending champions a few more days to iron out the details as the transfer window deadline there closes on Friday, unlike the South African window that will snap shut on Tuesday night.

Kaizer Chiefs are also entertaining the possibility of bringing Lorch on board as Nasreddine Nabi's side desperately lack enough experience in the final third.