With the Major League Soccer (MLS) switch window closing on Thursday, Minnesota United FC are racing towards the clock to seal the signature of Orlando Pirates megastar Relebohile Mofokeng, a supply advised ESPN.

As at the start stated with the aid of Tom Bogert on Tuesday, Minnesota United submitted a bid of over $2 million for the South Africa worldwide winger/attacking midfielder.

A supply at Minnesota United advised ESPN that the membership was once in ‘hot pursuit’ of the participant and that Mofokeng had agreed private phrases in principle, however Pirates upped the charge beforehand of the remaining day of the secondary switch window.

The 20-year-old saved a cool head with a robust overall performance in Pirates’ 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

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Asked by means of ESPN about his discussions with Mofokeng over the Minnesota bid, Orlando Pirates head instruct Abdeslam Ouaddou prevented answering the query at once in the post-match press conference, however indicated a wish to maintain him.

“I’m sorry about [not being in a position to answer] that question. Today, I was once centered clearly on the recreation [against] Stellenbosch and I did not have time to watch, seem [at] or study the media. What I understand is: Rele is with us and today, he did well. That skill he is with us and I hope he will be with us,” stated former Morocco and Fulham centre-back Ouaddou.

Mofokeng has reportedly drawn hobby from countless golf equipment over the ultimate two years – distinctly trialling at Wolverhampton Wanderers and reportedly even catching the eye of Barcelona.

Minnesota United already have Mofokeng’s compatriot – winger/striker Bongokuhle Hlongwane on their books. The 25-year-old ultimate performed for Bafana Bafana in 2023.

Meanwhile, Mofokeng has risen above him in the pecking order given that making his debut in June 2024 in a 3-1 win over Zimbabwe. Both will be hoping to make Hugo Broos’ squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (December 21 – January 18).

If the Loons hope to have them collectively and competing for minutes at membership stage too, the onus appears probable to be on them to up the stakes on Thursday.