Siya sources have revealed to Soccer Laduma that Leonardo Castro's move to Kaizer Chiefs is a straight sale despite Mamelodi Sundowns' attempts at a potential swap deal.
It was previously revealed by the Siya crew that Sundowns were looking to propose a swap deal to Amakhosi, that would have seen Castro join up with the Soweto giants and Gustavo Paez head in the opposite direction.
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Head Coach Pitso Mosimane is believed to be an admirer of the Venezuelan striker, however, a move to the Chloorkop-based club in the January transfer window has since been ruled out.
Siya sources have revealed that Amakhosi have turned down Sundowns' attempts at a potential swap deal, with Castro's imminent move to Chiefs since being confirmed as a straight sale.
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Head Coach Mosimane has since shifted his focus elsewhere, as he looks to find his next best man in front of goal and a direct replacement for their outgoing Colombian striker.
The club has since been linked with two South American strikers, Gilbert Alvarez and Gaston Sirino, with a deal for the duo expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.
