AmaZulu refuse to rule out move for SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza

The 34-year-old has so far this season scored three goals in eight matches.

Gabuza joined SuperSport from Orlando Pirates in 2019 and has since established himself as an important member of Kaitano Tembo's Matsatsantsa squad.

2020/21: Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United, 16 goals) – still at SuperSport United

2019/20: Peter Shalulile (Highlands Park) & Gabadinho Mhango (Orlando Pirates, 16 goals each) – Shaulile is now at Mamelodi Sundowns while Mhango is still with Pirates

2018/19: Mwape Musonda (Black Leopards, 16 goals) – now at Swallows FC

2017/18: Percy Tau (Mamelodi Sundowns) & Rodney Ramagalela (Polokwane City, 11 goals each) – Tau is now at Al Ahly while Ramagalela is at Chippa United

2016/17: Lebogang Manyama (Cape Town City, 13 goals) – now at Kaizer Chiefs

2015/16: Collins Mbesuma (Mpumalanga Black Aces, 14 goals) – now at Pretoria Callies

2014/15: Moeketsi Sekola (Free State Stars, 14 goals) – back at Free State Stars

2013/14: Bernard Parker (Kaizer Chiefs, 10 goals) – still at Kaizer Chiefs

2012/13: Katlego Mashego (Moroka Swallows, 13 goals) – retired, most recently "assisting" at Tshwane South College

2011/12: Siyabonga Nomvethe (Moroka Swallows, 20 goals) – retired, assistant coach at AmaZulu

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The Newcastle-born Gabuza has recently been strongly linked with a return to his home province of KwaZulu-Natal in the January transfer window.

According to sources close to the two clubs, initial talks have already begun at a possible deal.

"I think if things become official, you will be the first to know."

Pressed further on whether Gabuza was a January target for AmaZulu, Zungu refused to rule out a possible move.

"I can't comment, I really can't comment. But when the time is right about possible players we're signing, about players we're releasing, or talking to, and most likely on players we've secured, you will be the first to know.

"I really can't say, but every transfer window is an important opportunity for the team to look at its depth.

"Players get injured, and the style of play seems to suit players who are not in a team that we are looking for. So every transfer window we'll always take stock."

Contacted for comment, Matsatsantsa CEO Stan Matthews insisted Gabuza was not for sale.

"No, he's not for sale," Matthews said.

"He remains a valuable member of our squad and is not for sale."