Kaizer Chiefs are understood to have begun efforts to strengthen the team ahead of the off-season break, with one hopeful already being assessed at the club's base in the south of Johannesburg.
The Soweto giants have endured a frustrating campaign that sees them embroiled in the somewhat embarrassing battle for a Top Eight spot. They lie ninth position on the with just two matches to play.
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One of the reasons head coach Nasreddine Nabi attributed that to is a lack of personnel. It is unsurprising, then, that they have made efforts to recruit.
Amakhosi are believed to have recently welcomed defender Mhleli Mabuza for an assessment period at the club's training base in Naturena this week.
Like one of latest signings Thabo Cele, the 24-year-old is a product of the renowned KZN Academy and has spent the majority of his career in Portugal.
He is currently a free agent, having not renewed his contract with Portuguese side outfit Louletano D.C in the Fourth Division of Portuguese football.
The club's pursuit of a right back has been public knowledge - they had also made enquiries on Richards Bay FC's Lwandile Mabuya earlier this season, though the KwaZulu-Natal outfit may not easily be swayed.
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The Nedbank Cup champions are still expected to make wholesome changes to their squad at the end of the season. The likes of Happy Mashiane, Ranga Chivavairo and Zitha Kwinika are understood to be facing the risk of being offloaded.
More arrivals are also expected as Nabi continues to shape the squad, but the Tunisian-Belgian's attention will be on the two remaining matches in efforts to secure a Top Eight finish.
