Fresh from winning the golden boot in both the Mainland Tanzania Premier League (netting 17 goals) and the CAF Confederation Cup with seven strikes, the Congolese hitman has attracted interest from some of African football's juggernauts.
The Guardian previously reported that Mayele is likely to continue his stay at Yanga but, as negotiations between Mayele and Yanga's management have persisted, it has become apparent that the striker has set his sights on a fresh challenge elsewhere.
Egyptian giants Zamalek and Pyramids FC, and record Tunisian champions Esperance de Tunis are believed to have expressed an interest in the 29-year-old.
Yanga has as a result tried to fend off suitors by offering the attacker a new lucrative contract that would see him earn 34m/-, which is double his current earnings.
However, the Democratic Republic of Congo international is not interested in putting pen to paper on a new deal and has rejected the reigning domestic treble winners' latest offer.
The marksman is believed to have instead expressed his desire to leave the club.
The 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup runners-up are said to be open to a Mayele departure but, according to Yanga’s president Hersi Said, will only do so under the right circumstances.
"Mayele is a great player, and I'm pleased to see that he is attracting interest from other teams," he pointed out.
"This demonstrates that Yanga is a top-tier club with exceptional players. If he wishes to leave, we will assess three factors, our desire to retain him, negotiating a fair price, and identifying a suitable replacement," Said added.
Mayele, the Mbuji-Mayi native, has also been linked with the likes of South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs but, since Ranga Chivaro landed at the Soweto giant from Marumo Gallants, the deal with the Congolese is unlikely to go through.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs' rivals, are also in line and, while an exit from Dar es Salaam has been mooted, it remains to be seen who lands his signature.
Reports indicate that Mayele has taken steps suggesting his desire to depart from Yanga.
A few days ago, he reportedly visited the team's camp at Avic Town, Kigamboni, and collected his belongings, fueling speculation about his imminent departure.
The club, aware of the situation, has expressed its willingness to consider his departure under certain conditions, which include securing a suitable replacement and receiving a fair transfer fee.
Despite rejecting the salary increment, discussions between the player and the club are ongoing as they seek to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
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