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Real Madrid could reportedly part ways with Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior as uncertainty grows surrounding his contract. 

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Previous reports indicated that the Brazilian winger was set to sign a new contract and reject the alleged interest from the Saudi Pro League. 

However, the latest reports from Marca indicate that neither the contract talks nor the Saudi interest was as close as had previously been suggested. 

While Los Blancos and the player’s representatives have been engaging in talks, an agreement is far from completion as the initial proposal made by the player’s agent, Frederico Pena, was deemed “unacceptable” by the club.

The publication reported that Vinicius was looking for a salary close to that of teammate Kylian Mbappe, reported to be €30 million per year (R615,390,000).  

Instead, the club wanted to keep the player under €20 million per year (R410,349,800) and negotiations have now stalled.  

In an attempt to gain more leverage on Los Merengues, Vinicius’ agency Roc Nation Brazil, claimed to have been in talks with Saudi clubs to negotiate a big-money deal. 

There were two reported meetings held between the Saudi Pro League and Vinicius’ representatives to formulate a deal that would force Madrid into a better offer.  

Marca reported that the rumours of a supposed $200 million per year (R3,6 billion) deal never materialised.

The club has also expressed concern that the Ballon D’Or contender’s relationship with his teammates has deteriorated and some club directors have also worried about his behaviour causing disruptions within the dressing room.

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The report added that the club is reportedly willing to part with the Brazilian, should a suitable offer arrive.

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Source: https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/international/real-madrid/vinicius-junior-real-contract

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When a new tactician takes the helm at one of South Africa’s biggest clubs, transfer support becomes a crucial factor in their potential success, but questions have emerged about whether the club’s hierarchy fully backed their coach’s vision in the market.

Despite Kaizer Chiefs bringing in many new faces across two transfer windows, insiders have now indicated fascinating details about the club’s financial approach to rebuilding under Nasreddine Nabi.

When Amakhosi hired the Tunisian tactician at the start of the season it is believed that the coach had requested a number of new signings which could boost the team going forward but the main question despite signing many players, is did Chiefs management back Nabi in the transfer market?

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Insiders at the club close to the whole recruiting and signing process believe that with the budget the club had at the start of the season they did enough to support the coach in his approach to the first season.

Talking to Siya crew, the insiders privy to reliable information revealed that both parties were satisfied with how things worked out though the coach could have wanted more in terms of players signed.

“You know the club hierarchy believed that this season was a foundation season and they believe they met the coach’s expectations. The management believes that the coach was given enough support in all the needed areas like commercial, financial and players to do what he wanted to do. You know even when a club has a big budget it’s not that they use all the money at their disposal but management bought as many players as they could with the budget that the team had and that’s why they feel they backed the coach in the two transfer windows,” the source told Soccer Laduma.

A second source also reminded readers that Chiefs even increased the initial budget believed to be between R50m to R60m so that they could sign extra players in the January transfer window.

“The club was 100% behind the coach in all his plans. After not signing every player that he could have wanted they had to go out of their way in January to sign three extra players. Apparently that was meant to give the coach what he wanted to improve the squad. So from the board and management side, they did their best,” the second insider stated.

In the first window period Chiefs signed Fiacre Ntwari, Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Bradley Cross and Gaston Sirino and in January they added Glody Lilepo, Thabo Cele and Tashreeq Morris.

Soccer Laduma contacted Chiefs for comment but there was no official response at the time of preparing this story.

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This insight into Chiefs’ transfer strategy provides important context for evaluating Nabi’s first season, which culminated in Nedbank Cup success despite league inconsistency. The investment represents backing, though perhaps not at the level of their wealthier rivals. As Chiefs prepare for next season’s domestic and continental campaigns, the question shifts from whether management backed their coach in the past to how they’ll support him in the upcoming window.

With the foundation now established and trophy success achieved, expectations will naturally rise for both recruitment quality and on-field performances. The coming transfer period will reveal whether Chiefs’ hierarchy views last season’s investment as sufficient or merely the starting point for a more ambitious rebuild under their Tunisian tactician.

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Source: https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/local/kaizer-chiefs/did-kaizer-chiefs-management-meet-nasreddine-nabi-transfer-expectations

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A Soweto giant has continued their investment in youth development, with another promising talent set to commit his long-term future to the club in a deal that represents significant faith in potential.

The midfielder, who has gradually worked his way from development structures into first-team contention, is reportedly on the verge of signing terms that would keep him at Orlando Pirates for the next half-decade.

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Insiders close to Pirates have indicated that the club has offered another youngster, Simphiwe Selepe a long-term contract with the club as part of building the team for the future.

The sourcess added that the Buccaneers have offered the 20-year-old midfielder a five-year deal which would see him remain at the club until June 2030.

“The deal for Simphiwe (Selepe) is as good as done. It’s a five-year deal because they want him to be at the club as part of the future of the team. It’s obviously what the team is looking at for growing the club and if you look at the number of youngsters in the squad and their contributions it’s really working well for the team,” the insider told Soccer Laduma.

A second source stated that Selepe is not the only one to be offered a long-term contract from the DDC team for next season.

“Even though coach Jose Riveiro is leaving there are a few players from the DDC side who he had already recommended to the senior team and about two or three of them will be given long-term contracts from next season and they will join the team on the pre-season camp in Europe in July, ” the second source told the Siya crew.

Selepe has been a regular in the DDC team this season and he was part of the Jose Riveiro coached Carling Black Label All Stars team which beat Magesi FC 3-0 in December last year. And after coming in as a substitute in the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, the youngster was given the chance to start in their 3-0 win over Golden Arrows on Tuesday night at Orlando Stadium in what was Riveiro’s last game in charge of Pirates.

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Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates for comment but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.

This commitment to youth development signals Pirates’ long-term vision even amid a coaching transition. Selepe’s potential five-year deal demonstrates the club’s confidence in his abilities and potential to become a cornerstone of their midfield for years to come. As the Buccaneers prepare for a new coaching era, their investment in young talent provides continuity and builds a foundation for sustained success.

With the upcoming European pre-season offering valuable exposure for these emerging talents, Pirates fans can look forward to witnessing the continued evolution of a youth revolution that balances immediate competitiveness with future ambitions. Selepe’s progression from DDC prospect to first-team contributor serves as both validation of the club’s development pathway and inspiration for other young talents in the Pirates system.

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Source: https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/local/orlando-pirates/orlando-pirates-secure-young-midfielder-simphiwe-selepe-on-five-year-deal

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With Chelsea rumoured to be in the transfer market for a new striker, we take a look at five strikers who could join The Blues ahead of next season.

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Chelsea’s struggles in front of goal have been well-documented this season as only Cole Palmer (15 goals) and Nicolas Jackson (10 goals) reached double-digits in the English Premier League, according to StatMuse.

However, both stars went on lengthy goal droughts throughout the season and the lack of goals has impacted Chelsea’s bid for a top-five finish. 

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca previously stated that Jackson was “his perfect number nine” and would look to find a striker similar to the Senegalese international. 

“We already have a number nine,” Maresca said as reported by Chelsea News.

“It’s not summer now. If we can have a copy of Nico, it’s OK. I have said many times, and you can see as well, with Nico we are a better team. Nico is the one we need,” the Italian said.

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The Chelsea Chronicle looks at a list of five strikers who could join the club during the transfer window. 

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Source: https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/international/tab/chelsea-transfer-targets

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SABC Sport can reveal that midfielder Miguel Timm will be a free agent at the end of the season with his Orlando Pirates exit imminent.

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Source: https://www.sabcsport.com/soccer/news/miguel-timm-set-to-leave-orlando-pirates

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Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has made it clear that the Serie A club is not interested in signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

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Source: https://www.sabcsport.com/soccer/news/juventus-sporting-director-says-club-not-interested-in-signing-victor-osimhen

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