Kaizer Chiefs rule out a move for free-agent Percy Tau

The 31-year-old Bafana international is currently a free-agent after parting ways with Qatar Stars League side Qatar SC.

Amakhosi had been keen to add Tau to their roster for the upcoming league season but it appears his wage demands have scuppered any potential deal.

Tau began his career with Mamelodi Sundowns and has also turned out for Brighton, Union Saint-Gilloise, Club Brugge, Anderlecht and Al Ahly.

Motaung told Smash Sports: "Our industry is funny. When you want a player and when we start talking (and) you start talking about money first, he's not coming to our club. That's not your player.

"When you love the game, money will come. If you say, 'This is the club I want to play for' (we'll discuss other things later).

"But if you start off by saying, 'How much are you giving me?' that person is no longer playing for the game. The industry taught me that. The issue of salary.

“Yes, you need money, I need to pay school fees, maintenance, but the thing of loving people, sacrifice is hard. It’s something deep. If you don't have the right spirit, you can run away or quit.”