Orlando Pirates pulled out of the race on their top target player.

Orlando Pirates’ withdrawal from the transfer race has given Mamelodi Sundowns a free road to secure a top target.

According to reports, the Orlando Pirates have given up on signing Jayden Adams, a midfielder for Stellenbosch FC.

The Bafana Bafana player, who Stellenbosch wants top pay for, was the subject of an exciting transfer battle between the Buccaneers and Mamelodi Sundowns.

According to recent sources, the Buccaneers have already moved on to “plan B” and are not eager to engage in a bidding war with their rivals.

The team is now determined to sign Siphelele Luthuli, a former player for Chippa United and Bloemfontein Celtic.

Orlando Pirates switch attention to Luthuli

Luthuli is said to have impressed head coach Jose Riveiro during a trial at the Buccaneers.

The aggressive midfielder will surely provide the team some much-needed originality, which the Pirates have been lacking lately.

Other relevant news: Thabang Matuludi’s impending arrival portends trouble for one Orlando Pirates defender.

The Buccaneers are getting closer to signing Polokwane City’s top right-back.

Thabiso Monyane, Bandile Shandu, and Deono Van Rooyen are already available to Jose Riveiro.

According to sources, the impending arrival of Matuludi may have negative consequences for Bandile Shandu.

Shandu set for Orlando Pirates exit

“For now they want to loan him out since his contract is only expiring in June 2026,” an insider told Soccer Laduma.

“So with that in mind, they want him to go on loan and make the final decision at the end of the season. But after releasing Sandile Mthethwa and loaning out Katlego Otladisa there are few more movements still expected at the club.”

In other developments, Mofokeng of the Orlando Pirates is apparently garnering considerable interest from Spanish heavyweights Barcelona FC.