News reaching the Siya crew from both Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates is that the Bloemfontein-based side is interested in midfielder Katlego Otladisa, according to insiders privy to information.
Siya sources have indicated that Gallants are interested in having Otladisa on loan for this season as they make their return to the Betway Premiership after buying Moroka Swallows' status.
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"There were other players they were looking at buying. They could not sign them so they are talking to Orlando Pirates to see if they can have Katlego (Otladisa). It is not a finalised deal yet because Pirates are believed to still be looking at which players they want to keep for the rest of the season and which ones they want to loan out. But Gallants have inquired and shown interest in their former player," the Siya source stated.
A second Siya source stated that the player himself is also willing to move to a team where he can play regularly.
"You remember Pirates signed him from Gallants at the start of last season and he had been doing well there. But since he joined Pirates he had limited game time and he wants to go to a team where he can play," said the second source.
"So I think that's what will help both parties to get the move if Pirates consider it. But for now, it's Gallants who are interested in their former player," the source added.
The 27-year-old played only a few games for Pirates in his first season. While in his two seasons at Gallants, he featured in many games and was an important contributor to the team.
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Soccer Laduma contacted his agent Nimrod Mbhalati, who stated that he is not yet aware of an official inquiry from Gallants and referred all questions to either Pirates or Gallants.
When contacted for comment, both Gallants and Pirates did not respond at the time of publishing this story.
Otladisa's potential loan move to Marumo Gallants could benefit both the player and the club, providing him with more game time and helping Gallants strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
