With Paseka Mako not returning to the Rand Stadium training ground, the roving eyes of the Orlando Pirates scouts have landed on a talent from within the PSL, with a deal now in the works.
Pirates are currently searching for a left-back after announcing Mako's departure last Friday.
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The pint-sized star joined Innocent Maela at the exit door and opened space for the club to sign a left-back.
Bucs only have Deon Hotto and young Yanga Madiba left to compete for the position going into the new season.
As exclusively revealed by KickOff.com on Friday, Hotto is expected to remain at the Soweto giants after being offered a new two-year deal to stay on.
According to sources close to the Houghton-based outfit, the club's scouts have recommended Neo Rapoo from SuperSport United as a target.
“Neo is one of the players that the scouts at Orlando Pirates have identified. The club has already made inquiries about the availability of the player for next season,” a source revealed.
Rapoo was part of the national U20 team that won the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo last month.
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Pirates have already signed Sihle Nduli, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, and Masindi Nemtajela in preparation for next term.
They are set to return to the CAF Champions League after finishing runners-up in the Betway Premiership behind Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Mighty Buccaneers are also expected to announce their next coach following the departure of Jose Riveiro in May.
