The MLS transfer window remains busy with the start of pre-season for each club in the league.
From confirmed contracts to big-name player rumors, here’s all the major transfer news surrounding MLS over the past few days.
San Diego FC continues to ‘tour’ Kevin De Bruyne transfer
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MLS upstarts San Diego FC are said to be “on the shortlist” for Belgian superstar Kevin De Bruyne if he leaves Manchester City this summer.
The Athletic reported that De Bruyne would prefer a move to MLS over the Middle East, with California one of his “preferred destinations”.
San Diego currently only has one designated player, Mexican winger Chucky Lozano, so there’s plenty of room to bring in a big-money star to start life in MLS.
Toronto FC is ‘working on’ Insigne’s departure
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Toronto FC is “working on” the departure of star forward Lorenzo Insigne, Tom Bogart reported over the weekend.
The Italian has scored 28 goals in 56 MLS appearances for Toronto, but the Canadian team has yet to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs in any of his two-and-a-half seasons with the club. .
Alain Pulido has been strongly linked with a return to Chivas
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Sporting KC forward Alan Pulido is reportedly ready to return to Chivas after four years in Kansas City, according to a report from insider Cesar Luis Merlo.
During his first spell with Chivas, Pulido was named Liga MX MVP during the 2017 season, which he won with the Clausura, but he never truly reached the same heights with Sporting KC.
In 2023, after recovering from a knee injury, he scored 14 goals in 28 league games and was named MLS Player of the Year.
CF Montreal acquires Jalen Neal and Giacomo Brioni
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Montreal has moved to acquire LA Galaxy and former USMNT defender Jalen Neal, as well as New England Revolution striker Giacomo Brioni, with their deals confirmed on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Neil is largely regarded as one of the best defensive players in MLS and has already made 45 appearances in all competitions at senior level since making the leap to the first team.
Meanwhile, Vulioni joined New England from Juventus in 2023 and played just over 2,500 minutes in all competitions last season, posting 12 goals and three assists.
Montreal has acquired Neal, Brioni, Jahquille Marshall-Ratti and Caden Clark in the past two transfer windows, and all designated player spots are open.
San Diego FC signs former Inter Miami player Franco Negri
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San Diego FC continues its busy transfer window ahead of its inaugural season, signing former Inter Miami midfielder Franco Negri to a one-year contract.
The Argentine made 32 appearances for the South Florida club, winning the League Cup in 2023 and the Supporters’ Shield in 2024.
Alan Velasco linked to Boca Juniors
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Argentine giants Boca Juniors are linked with FC Dallas star Alan Velasco, according to Cesar Luis Merlo.
The 22-year-old has struggled since sustaining a ligament injury and was limited to just eight MLS appearances in the 2024 season.
Despite this, Velasco is one of the most highly rated young attackers in the Americas, and Boca could reportedly spend up to $11 million on the player after their initial low bid was rejected. There is.
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