According to reports from North Africa, Esperance de Tunis are reportedly in talks with a Mamelodi Sundowns star.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participants are said to already be planning for the 2025/26 season.
Reports suggest that the club's decision-makers have drawn up a list of players set to leave.
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In addition, the Tunisian giants are said to have ruled out Elias Mokwana as a potential departure, deeming him untouchable after rejecting offers for the South African winger.
As a result, there could be two South Africans in Esperance’s squad next season.
According to North African publication MN News, Esperance are in negotiations with an unnamed Sundowns star.
The report claims that the talks are taking place discreetly, with the proposed deal forming part of Esperance’s long-term recruitment strategy.
While the identity of the player remains under wraps, it was reported earlier this month that Espérance had shown interest in Khuliso Mudau.
Mudau was set to be out of contract at Sundowns after the Club World Cup, and his agent recently revealed that an option has been be exercised to extend his stay.
Mudau’s representative, Steve Kapeluschnik, told Soccer Laduma: "We have been negotiating for some time now but we haven't found each other yet on a new deal. There is no agreement on a new contract yet."
"Yes, it's believed that the new deal is not yet concluded as talks are ongoing but the club is using its power to exercise the one-year option they have. That's what they are apparently looking at for now while a new deal is being negotiated. They still value him and that's why they took him to the Club World Cup. Maybe talks will resume after that."
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