Erasmus and Billiat on Downs wish list

extensions to players like Katlego Mphela, Teko Modise and Nyasha Mushekwi. But a run of mediocre recent performances persuaded him he wants more drastic changes if he is to restore the club to former glory, insiders say.

Sundowns therefore have made enquiries and begun negotiations for a host of the brightest talent in the Premier Soccer League, revealing the fact that owner Patrice Motsepe is prepared to again open his wallet even though his free-spending ways have delivered no returns over the last few years.

Billiat and Erasmus are among the most exciting players in the PSL but will not come cheap. Both are still under contract at Ajax Cape Town and SuperSport United and also have ambitions of playing in Europe.

Malajila ’ s emergence as a goal poacher at Maritzburg United makes him an obvious target for a club who have scored only 23 goals in 27 league games this season – the second-worst among the 16 Premier League clubs.

Teenager Langwe and Mashaba are exciting talents at Wits. Mashaba was bought from Free State Stars last year and was capped when Mosimane was Bafana Bafana coach.

Togo international Wome, who plays best on the left and is a good finisher, has made no secret of his desire to join the Brazilians

Sundowns have already signed Bel- gian goalkeeper Glenn Verbauwhede and Ghanaian international defender Rashid Sumaila for next season.

It is now five seasons since the club last won a trophy despite spending an estimated R100-million on players since they took the Nedbank Cup in 2008. Mosimane said last month that the days of speculative buying at the club were over and purchases would now be made with better planning and analysis.

Meanwhile, Ramatsiyi Moholoa reports that Floyd “Jomo ” Mbele is on his way out at Platinum Stars where he is serving as chairman of the high-riding North West outfit.

This paves the way for him to finally join Sundowns.