Two African giants show interest in Percy Tau
South African 🇿🇦 giants Mamelodi Sundowns have reignited their interest in the services of Percy Tau, and a January transfer cannot be ruled out, Felele247 Media understands.
A close source in South Africa have revealed Al Ahly is also prepared to sever ties with Tau, who has struggled with injuries.
The ‘Lion of Judah’ has played five games out of 13 in the league for The Red Devils this season. The Witbank-born star has scored two goals, missing out on the remainder of the games through injury.
The move would mean Tau leaving Ahly for a reunion with the boyhood club he left in 2017.
Mamelodi Sundowns are keen on adding Tau to their CAF Champions League squad ahead of next month’s group stages.
The 2016 African champions kick off their group stages campaign with a tie against Sudan’s Al-Hilal Omdurman on February 10, 2023.
The DStv Premiership champions are in Group B alongside Al Hilal, Tau’s current club, Ahly, and Coton Sport of Cameroon.
PERCY TAU’S AGENT SEEN AT CHLOORKOP
The source gathered that Tau’s agent, Mmatsatsi Sefalafala, was seen at Chloorkop early in January 2023.
“Percy’s agent was at Chloorkop, and it would appear there are talks ongoing,” the source said.
Interestingly, Bongani Zungu, who played with Tau in the 2016 Champions League-winning team, has also told his teammates at Sundowns that Tau is on the verge of a return.
“Recently, Bongani made fun of Mshishi [Themba Zwane], saying Percy is coming; he must start banging in goals. He’s said it more than twice that Percy is coming back,” the source added.
The 28-year-old forward posted a picture of himself on Instagram, carrying a backpack, to which Zungu replied: “Patiently waiting”.
