Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC to do transfer business again?

Kaizer Chiefs may have failed in their attempt to sign Junior Mendieta from Stellenbosch FC but two teams appear likely to continue doing business.

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Mendieta was linked with a possible move to Chiefs but the Stellies star is reported to be on his way to Mamelodi Sundowns who offered him a three-year deal.

Now, having previously been involved in transfer dealings with Chiefs signing both Zitha Kwinika and Ashley du Preez from Stellies, another deal is reportedly on the cards.

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According to a report by Soccer Laduma, Stellenbosch have expressed interest in forgotten Chiefs left wing-back Happy Mashiane.

Mashiane has lost his place in the Chiefs team to the likes of Sifiso Hlanti and Reeve Frosler, and chances of him playing regularly look very slim at this point.

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And Stellies could use his services in the meantime with Chiefs reportedly willing to let Mashiane leave on a season-long loan deal.

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“Mashiane attracted interest from Stellenbosch FC and the club looks set to try and secure his services again to try and bring in the left-footed player on board.”

HAS MASHIANE FAILED TO REACH FULL POTENTIAL AT KAIZER CHIEFS?

At 25, Mashiane should be at his peak and playing regularly but things haven’t been going well for him due to a number of issues.

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Injuries and a loss of form led to him fall down the pecking order over the past few years, and this has led to him featuring sparingly for Chiefs.

Just last season, Mashiane made just 14 appearances across all competitions for Chiefs without finding the back of the net.

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