One other 48 hours of MLS switch information is behind us, and the tales proceed to ramp up in amount and high quality.
Here’s what has been stated within the papers in the previous couple of days.
Coco Carrasquilla linked with Pumas transfer
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The Dynamo star has been the metronome alongside Héctor Herrera within the Houston midfield for the previous two seasons, and he’s maybe underrated by way of the highest midfielders within the Americas.
Liga MX aspect Pumas are reportedly closing in on signing the Panamanian, in keeping with a number of inside sources.
The Liga MX Clausura season is ready to start out this weekend.
Javier Mascherano performs down hyperlinks between Neymar and Inter Miami
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A lot has been made in latest weeks concerning a possible reunion for Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Luis Suárez at Inter Miami, however new Herons boss Javier Mascherano has performed down the rumors.
“We can not discuss Neymar as a result of we’ve nothing,” he stated at MLS Media Day.
“Clearly, Ney is a superb participant. Each coach on this planet desires him, however in the intervening time, you already know the MLS guidelines concerning the wage cap. For us, on this second, it is unattainable.”
LAFC linked with two midfield signings
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LAFC have been linked with the signing of Ukrainian midfielder Vladyslav Kochergin, and Estrela Amadora midfielder Igor Jesus.
The previous is presently taking part in at Polish aspect Raków Częstochowa, the place he has made 117 appearances, scoring 24 targets and bagging 10 assists in that point.
In the meantime, Jesus, 21, solely joined Estrela Amadora this previous summer season from Brazilian giants Flamengo, however LAFC are stated to be eager on bringing him to SoCal.
Columbus Crew announce signing of Lassi Lappalainen
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The Columbus Crew have introduced the signing of free agent Lassi Lappalainen, who most just lately performed for CF Montréal.
The midfielder amassed 15 targets and 15 assists in six seasons north of the border with Montréal.
Toronto FC ”finalizing deal’ to signal Granada winger Theo Corbeanu
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Toronto FC are stated to be ‘finalizing a deal’ to check in Granada winger Theo Corbeanu on mortgage with an choice to purchase, in keeping with Tom Bogert.
Corbeanu has scored only one objective in 22 appearances with the Spanish membership since signing with them in 2024.
Portland Timbers shut in on Ecuadorian midfielder Joao Ortiz
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Based on Tom Bogert, the Portland Timbers are closing in on the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Joao Ortiz from Independiente del Valle.
The Cascadia membership will reportedly shell out $1.5 million in allocation cash so as to add the 28-year-old to their midfield ranks as legendary skipper Diego Chara begins to wind down his profession at Windfall Park.
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