Mamelodi Sundowns could announce Rushine De Reuck before the end of the weekend, our research crew can reveal.
It’s arisen that the Brazilians, subsequent to being connected with the Maritzburg United defender for over a year presently, are near conceding to terms with the Bafana bafana star to move to Chloorkop by Monday.
Notwithstanding, as indicated by our sources, Sundowns need De Reuck to be important for their CAF Champions League crew and are endeavoring to get him enlisted before the cutoff time on Sunday – their first match of the gathering stages is planned for February 12.
READ: Shocker: Ngcobo’s Salary Surfaces
The second transfer window in the Premier Soccer League is in full swing after it was brought forward to January 18 until February 15, so there would have still been enough time for the two clubs to conclude talks.
It suggests that the two clubs have agreed on the move.
Our sources reported last year that a potential deal collapsed prior to the start of the season, with the transfer fee rumoured to be around R5-million – which was seemingly the biggest stumbling block at the time.
De Reuck was tied to a long-term contract in December 2019, so it meant Maritzburg would want a huge fee to allow him to leave.
With Motjeka Madisha’s untimely death in a car accident early last month, it had left a big vacuum in central defence and Downs now felt the need to get in a replacement given they are competing for the DStv Premiership title, the Nedbank Cup (they are currently holders of both trophies) and the Champions League.
READ: Parker’s journey may come to an end
De Reuck could very well be available for their opening game away to Al Hilal of Sudan, with TP Mazembe and CR Belouizdad making up the rest of Group B.
He will be the second high-profile player to leave Maritzburg this season after goalkeeper Richard Ofori joined Orlando Pirates in October.
READ: Hunt: ” Khune needs to work for his place “
