Kaizer Chiefs have threatened to take action against Mamelodi Sundowns over the public statement the Brazilians made on star player Khama Billiat.

The Zimbabwe international was recently linked with a move back to Sundowns, but Amakhosi has since labelled those reports as ‘completely false and uncalled for’.

Sundowns acting general manager Yogesh Singh also confirmed that they had been in talks with them regarding a possible transfer of Billiat.

However, the Glamour Boys have since hit back at Sundowns, calling talk of negotiations ‘unethical behaviour, unacceptable and completely false’, while confirming that the Zimbabwean will not be going anywhere during the current transfer window.

‘Kaizer Chiefs would like to put it on record that the information being peddled in the media about the club negotiating with Mamelodi Sundowns is COMPLETELY FALSE AND UNCALLED FOR.

‘We can confirm that there was an approach by Sundowns during the Afcon for the services of Khama Billiat, but we informed them that we are not selling the player. Following that, there have not been any negotiations with the chairman, Kaizer Motaung, or anyone from Kaizer Chiefs as reported in the media.

‘We are concerned that the said Sundowns official can misrepresent us in this manner, causing unnecessary confusion and uncertainty to our supporters and stakeholders. We call on him to refrain from spreading false information in the media and respect the rules.

‘Khama Billiat is committed to Kaizer Chiefs and is not joining any other club.

‘Following the article published online yesterday quoting a Sundowns official, we are considering taking action to deal with the matter. This unethical behaviour cannot and should not be tolerated.’