Angolan side Petro de Luanda are reported to have placed a price tag of R10 million for the services of talented midfielder Gilberto Miguel Vieira, who is on the wanted list of a number of clubs in South Africa.
Gilberto, who was the subjected of rumoured interest from Mamelodi Sundowns last season, is reported to be heading to Mzansi, with Pirates believed to be hot favourites to land the services of the 23-year-old.
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The Angolan star is believed to be already in South Africa to negotiate his new contract with one of the Soweto giants and could sign on the dotted line before the end of this week.
According to a source close to Gilberto, Petro de Luanda have already started negotiations with the player's potential new team for the transfer fee and the deal could be concluded before the end of this week.
"He is talking to one of the teams in Johannesburg. Petro is demanding R10 million for his services.
"If both teams agree, he could sign before the end of this week," said the source.
Gilberto has made 13 appearances for the 2023/24 CAF Champions League quarter-finalists since receiving his first cap for the colours of the national team, for whom he caught the eye at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast early this year.
The Buccaneers have already signed Selaelo Rasebotja, also a midfielder, in preparations for next season.
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Rasebotja, who joined on a free transfer, has signed a three-year deal with the Soweto giants.