Gers target Bafana Bafana duo

27 July 2010 10:31
Rangers manager Walter Smith is interested in two of South Africa's World Cup stars, Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela. Defender Khumalo, 23, and striker Mphela, 24, who both scored against France in the finals, are rated at £1.5million each. Initial talks have already taken place between Ibrox chief executive Martin Bain and representatives of Mphela and Khumalo, at the behest of the Rangers boss. "We are seriously considering both these players," Smith told the Scottish Sun. "I believe they could fit in well for us. Contact has been made, but we'll need to wait and see what happens in the coming weeks." Supersport United defender Khumalo, capped 14 times, has reportedly also attracted the attention of Tottenham. Former Strasbourg striker Mphela, who has 35 caps, was the Premier Soccer League's top scorer last season with 17 goals in 30 games for Mahelodi Sundowns.

Source: PA