Orlando Pirates Star Thembinkosi Lorch Linked With Surprise Mamelodi Sundowns Move

• A rumour has emerged from the left field regarding the future of the talented Thembinkosi Lorch
• A report in a daily newspaper's gossip column stated that Orlando Pirates could allow him to leave to join Mamelodi Sundowns
• This comes not long after Sundowns released Kermit Erasmus to join the Buccaneers in the last transfer window

The next transfer window or two in the DStv Premier League could produce a bombshell move.

A rumour has emerged that Orlando Pirates' star midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch could leave the club for Mamelodi Sundowns.

According to The Citizen, a source inside the Buccaneers claimed:

“The new players in the team have proved that they can take the team forward and should any team come for the likes of Lorch, Pirates could be open for talks. The technical team have also said that they would not be too crippled if some of the old guard were to leave.”

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The publication continued that another source said:

“Strange things happen in football so don’t be surprised if Lorch goes to Sundowns as early as January next year, when the transfer window opens.”

If true, this could be the second bit of earth-shattering business between the two clubs this season.

Striker Kermit Erasmus moved from the defending champions to their anointed challengers on the last day of the open transfer window last month, as per Goal.

He nearly stole the first leg of the MTN 8 semifinal against his former team with a wicked strike late at Orlando Stadium last Saturday, but for Ronwen Williams' excellent save. That encounter ended 0-0, with matters to be settled on 22 October in the second round at Tshwane.

FIFA 23 ratings surprise for Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs

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The ratings of the South African teams included in FIFA 23 have been revealed.

Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are available to those who want to play with them, Sports Brief reported.

Pirates is the highest rated, though one would have thought that the all-conquering Sundowns would be at the top of this ranking.

Pirates and Sundowns are three-star teams, while Chiefs is a two-and-a-half-star team in the game.