EXCLUSIVE: Oswin Appollis transfer status clarified as exit speculation mounts

Orlando Pirates star Oswin Appollis remains focused as sources clarify his position following mounting transfer speculation linking the Bafana Bafana winger with a potential move. PICTURED against Kaizer Chiefs' Pule Mmodi, Orlando Pirates star Oswin Appollis is reported to be on his way out of the Soweto giants with Europe calling his name. Reports linking Orlando Pirates talisman Oswin Appollis with a move away from the club during this transfer window are unfounded,recently hogged the headlines, with various publications reporting that an unnamed club from France's Ligue 1 was in contact with him, his agency, and Pirates regarding a potential transfer this window. Given that the transfer window slammed shut in Ligue 1 on September 1, suggestions pointed toward him either remaining at Pirates or joining another club on loan until January or the end of the season before officially making his move. After working closely to get clarity on the matter, IOL has learned that the attacker is set to stay put at the club for now, as there are currently no concrete offers on the table for himAppollis had a relatively slow start to the season, with Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou maintaining that he and several teammates were still processing the fatigue of the FIFA World Cup, where they guided Bafana Bafana to an impressive knockout stage berth. However, the attacker is gradually finding form. He has already scored two goals and registered two assists in the Betway Premiership, and he will look to help his side defend their crown against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final next month. Appollis' immediate priority is helping Pirates advance to the next round of the CAF Champions League preliminary qualifiers when they host La Cure Waves in their return leg at home on Saturday, following a 0-0 draw in Mauritius. The Bafana number seven was reportedly in the radar of FC Porto soon after playing in the World Cup in June and July, with the Portuguese side allegedly tabling an offer for R75 million. Losing a player of Appollis' quality would be a sucker punch for Pirates, who have already parted ways with high-profile stars such as Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi. But with Davids having rubbished the exit rumors, Appollis is expected to remain committed to the Buccaneers and rediscover the brilliant form that saw him narrowly miss out on the PSL Footballer of the Season award.