Tshegofatso Mabasa could be an option for Kaizer Chiefs when his contract expires with Orlando Pirates at the end of June.
The 29-year-old is currently on loan to Stellenbosch FC, having made a move during the January transfer window.
If Pirates opt not to renew his contract, Mabasa will be free to discuss with other clubs. He was previously linked with a move to Chiefs as his game time was limited at the end of last season.
With Abseslam Ouaddou taking over, the prolific striker only made nine appearances for the Buccaneers in the first half of the season.
If Mabasa continues to score for Stellies, Chiefs might be waiting on the wings to sign yet another free agent from Orlando Pirates. Earlier this season, the Glamour Boys brought in Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako, who were formerly with the Buccaneers.
Mabasa has scored three times since joining Stellenbosch and his coach, Gavin Hunt, believes the striker is enjoying life in the Cape.
“I said to my guys on Thursday, ‘You can’t play Mabasa if you’re not going to service him; you have to service a striker’,” Hunt said.
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“He doesn’t do the things that Pirates want him to do [press defences], which I understand; he doesn’t do that for us either. But if you service him, he will score because this guy can score. On Wednesday, he had one chance he should have scored, maybe two.
“But if you play wide, you’ve got to service him. So, if you service him and put balls across, he’ll come across into your post and score,” Hunt added.
Since joining Stellies, he has netted three times, including a brace in his last outing against Chippa United. It remains to be seen which team Mabasa will join after June.