Fikru and Wits in discussions over a short term deal

Ethiopian striker, Fikru Tefera, is on the verge of sealing a move to Bidvest Wits, according to his agaent, Paul Mitchel.

The forceful and lanky forward has certainly upped his reputation since returning from the Indian Super League, where he spent the second half of 2014 playing for Atlético de Kolkata.

Since his release from Kolkata due to a hamstring injury, Tefera has surfaced at Wits where he has been training since the beginning of the year.

Although the former Orlando Pirates striker is a free agent, meaning he can be signed even after the transfer window closes on January 31, his agent confirmed to TimesLIVE on Tuesday that the deal could be struck ‘in the next two or three days.’

“A possible short term deal for Fikru at Bidvest is currently being discussed and it is expected to be completed before the end of the week. The club will make an announcement,” said Mitchel.

The temperamental striker, however, made a huge impression on the sub-continent after scoring the lucrative League's first ever goal.

Prior to his move to Índia, Fikru briefly spent time at NFD club Milano United after his departure from University of Pretoria.

The 29-year-old holds South African permanent residency which allows him to be registered as a non-foreigner by local clubs.