Football Kenya Federation runners up KCB are interested in signing former Gor Mahia and Thika United midfielder Francis Kahata after his much-anticipated transfer to Gor fell through.Kahata is currently a free agent after he parted ways with Tanzanian champions Simba SC when his contract with the club expired in June. He was largely expected to return to K’Ogalo a side he left in 2019 for Simba but the move failed to materialize after the two parties failed to agree on the monetary front.Gor Sporting Director Lordvick Aduda confirmed that talks with the player had broken down as they could not meet his financial demands which Mozzart Sport understands was Ksh2 million signing fees and a monthly salary of Ksh150,000.KCB FC are seriously interested in Francis Kahata#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/NU9klsJIKA— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) September 12, 2021 “I have personally spoken to Kahata and his agents and he confirmed he was ready to make a return to Gor. Unfortunately, we were unable to raise what he was demanding hence dropped the talks. “Our financial muscle is weak and we are very careful how we spend our money. A winning team should be composed of players who are happy and motivated. We need to pay prompt salaries and allowances and this needs proper calculation,’’ Gor Mahia Sporting Director Lordvick Aduda told Citizen Digital.KCB have now joined the race for his signature, Mozzart Sport understands that coach Zedekiah Otieno is keen on reuniting with the skillful midfielder who he worked with during his time as Gor’s assistant coach.“He is a player coach Zico wants to sign. Talks have not begun but things could move faster this week. Kahata is also interested in signing for KCB and so it is a matter of both parties talking and reaching an agreement,” a source privy to the developments told Mozzart Sport.Harambee Stars midfielder, Francis Kahata confirms that he has parted ways with Tanzanian giants, Simba SC after the expiry of his contract. Kahata joined Simba in June 2019 from Gor Mahia. #KenyansAbroad pic.twitter.com/9MyQ08fgvK— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) June 3, 2021
