Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly undecided on whether they want to take up their extension option on Samir Nurkovic’s contract after missing a deadline to do this, throwing his future at Naturena into doubt.

The Serbia forward enjoyed a significant impact in his first season at the club, but has struggled with injuries in the two seasons since.

Nurkovic was gaining attention from all over the continent and Arab countries after his debut campaign, but Chiefs managed to hold on to their man after reportedly turning down big bids for the striker.

However, a few months later and the club are now reportedly undecided on whether to take up the option of a further year on Nurkovic’s contract, which the Serbian had penned at the beginning of last season.

According to KickOff, quoting a source close to the situation, Chiefs have now asked for an extension on the deadline they set for Nurkovic’s contract. As matters stand, the Serbian is now able to sign a pre-contract with another club as he is due to walk away as a free agent at the end of June.

“Though Chiefs have already made up their minds on other players that they are either keeping or releasing, they are undecided on Samir which is why they have requested for an extension,” a source told the outlet.

“It is rather awkward because that March 31 date was put by them, and this extension request will only suit them and not the player.

“What if they still don’t take up the option after that extension?

“That will leave the player in a difficult situation with lesser time to find another club.”

Nurkovic scored his first goal of the season on Saturday against Chippa United, following a difficult start to the season, and it is thought that any decision could hinge on how the striker finishes the season.

He has played only 10 games this season, half of which before undergoing knee surgery at the end of September for an injury he initially picked up in last season’s Caf Champions League semi-finals.