Orlando Pirates have identified Elias Mokwana and Riaan Hanamub as potential signings when the transfer window period re-opens in January, Kick Off has been informed.
Pirates are preparing to flex their muscles again when the transfer window period opens next month with the hope of filling both full-back positions which have been left void since the injuries to Innocent Maela, Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, and Bandile Shandu.
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The Buccaneers have been operating with a make-shift defence in their last few games, where Fortune Makaringe has played as a right back.
The Soweto giants are reported to be eyeing Hanamub to bolster their defence this season.
"Pirates are interested in Elias Mokwena from Sekhukhune United. There have been discussions behind the scenes and expected to submit an official offer next month," said the source.
"Hanamub has been a target since the beginning of the season. Bucs are keen to bring him to Johannesburg this time. Negotiations are expected to start soon," he added.
Meanwhile, Pirates are expected to release a few players including striker Souaibou Marou when the transfer window period re-opens in January.
Marou has been struggling with game time at Pirates since the beginning of the season, with his only two appearances coming in the early rounds of the CAF Champions League.
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