Mamelodi Sundowns set to outbid Kaizer Chiefs for Njabulo Ngcobo

DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly set to hijack rivals Kaizer Chiefs’ move for Swallows FC star defender Njabulo Ngcobo according to the latest reports.

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The lanky centre back has been a revelation for the Dube Birds this season, providing a steady presence in their stubborn defence. The recently concluded season also proved to be somewhat of a breakthrough campaign for Ngcobo, who not only attracted the attention of both Sundowns and Chiefs but earned himself a defender of the year award.

Recently earned a Bafana call up

Ngcobo had already been hot property before his award, but his recent call up to the Bafana Bafana squad that did battle with Uganda would’ve gone some way in heightening the player’s reputation. Reputation is not the only thing that would’ve increased during that period, however, his transfer valuation would’ve done so too. Swallows officials had already come out saying the likes of Sundowns and Chiefs would now have to pay more for his services as a result.

It had been thought it was his move to Chiefs was done

That statement would’ve caught many off guard, especially Chiefs fans as other sections of the media had been hinting for a long time that the Glamour Boy’s had already concluded a deal with Ngcobo, some reports even emerging closer to the time it was believed Ngcobo’s teammate at Swallows Ruzaigh Gameldien had concluded his agreement with Chiefs on a two-deal.

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It now appears that indeed, no agreement was established between Chiefs and Swallows for the services of Ngcobo, regardless of the media speculation.  Now according to Kick off.com sources, it is Sundowns who are making all the necessary headway in this deal and are prepared to exercise their financial muscle to blow Chiefs out of the water once again.

It now appears to be advantage Sundowns

“It all looked like Ngcobo was joining Chiefs. But Sundowns are now preparing a mouth-watering offer. There has been official contact between Sundowns and Swallows, Sundowns are ready to break the bank for Ngcobo whilst Kaizer Chiefs are offering cash plus players as part of a swap deal.”  the source said.

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It is believed that the players in question that Chiefs are willing to part ways with to get Ngcobo’s services are fan favourite Dumisani Zuma and Philani Zulu. If Sundowns outbid Chiefs to Ngcobo’s services it would not be the first time it has happened. The Brazilians were believed to have done so for the likes of Pieter Ndlovu, Siboniso Gaxa, the late Anele Ngcongca as well as Andile Jali.