COMMERCE CITY, CO – MARCH 10: Deshorn Brown #26 of the Colorado Rapids reacts after missing a goal scoring opportunity in the second half against the Philadelphia Union at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on March 10, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images/AFP
Orlando Pirates transfer news: Bucs linked with Jamaican striker
The journeyman has featured in the MLS, and is the subject of interest from three PSL clubs.
COMMERCE CITY, CO – MARCH 10: Deshorn Brown #26 of the Colorado Rapids reacts after missing a goal scoring opportunity in the second half against the Philadelphia Union at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on March 10, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images/AFP
Orlando Pirates is one of three PSL clubs said to be in a race for the services of Jamaican striker Deshorn Brown.
According to Soccer Laduma, the 29-year-old has also drawn interest from Stellenbosch and AmaZulu.
Race for Deshorn Brown
The publication states that he has been the subject of talks between his South African-based agent, Sipho Joyisi of Soccer Consultants Group and the Buccaneers.
“The player is also wanted by Pirates and AmaZulu,” Joyisi is quoted by Soccer Laduma. “There’s too much interest in him now. Clubs are showing more interest in him, and with real seriousness. Pirates spoke to me last week already and I met AmaZulu last Thursday. I am hoping to hear from them again soon.”
Sipho Joyisi, player agent
Pirate of the Caribbean: Who is Deshorn Brown?
The journeyman is currently in the books of Bengaluru in the Indian Super League.
This is after spells in the Norwegian top flight and Major League Soccer in the United States.
He has netted a total of 77 goals in a senior professional career that has spanned a little over 200 matches.
Brown has featured 15 times for Jamaica, finding the net twice. His last international appearance came in 2015 in a 3-0 defeat to South Korea.
In the India Super League, the player has featured ten times, finding the net an impressive seven occasions.
How he could fit in at Orlando Pirates
Should he complete a deal to join the Buccaneers, Brown will only be eligible to don the famous black and white in the 2020/21 season, which kicks off in September.
He will have stiff competition at the centre of the attack in the form of PSL leading goal scorer Gabadinho Mhango.
However, the Malawian international has been linked with a move abroad after his exploits in the ongoing campaign. This could leave Brown battling with the likes of rising stars Tshegofatso Mabasa and Zakhele Lepasa for a starting place, along with Zambian duo Augustine Mulenga and Justin Shonga.
