Transfer Rumors: Lest we forget – Several players linked with a move to MLS

The January Transfer Window is about to close. Here is a look back at several players who have been linked with moves to MLS already this window.

It’s been a wild window already for MLS teams ahead of the 2018 season. With the January coming to a close, there are still several impressive prospects have been linked with a move to MLS.

Here is a look at several pieces of business that could make headlines as MLS teams look to finalize deals before the window closes.

Bordeaux’ French midfielder Gregory Sertic (L) vies with Paris Saint-Germain’s French midfielder Adrien Rabiot (R) during the French Cup football match Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) at the Parc-des-Princes stadium in Paris, on January 21, 2015. AFP PHOTO MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)

Linked to MLS

26-year-old Honduran forward Eddie Hernandez is a new name being linked to MLS.
It looks like New York Red Bulls is going to take advantage of their umbrella, with German midfielder MarcRzatkowski being loaned in from RB Salzburg.
While being rumored to signed Gregory van der Wiel in the coming days, Toronto FC has reportedly placed a $4.5-million bid on Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
Montreal Impact could replace Ciman with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa of Olympique Lyon.
Orlando City is reportedly offering 29-year-old Serbian defender Dusan Cvetinovic a three-year deal.
Portland Timbers still in discussion for young Paraguayan midfielder Cristhian Paredes.
Claudio Marchisio could leave Juventus for Montreal this summer.
Deportivo Cali midfielder Andres Felipe Roa has multiple MLS offers and is no longer with the team.
Gregory Sertic could opt to leave France in favor of an MLS move.
Columbian duo Ayron del Valle and Yesus Cabrera both in discussion with MLS teams.
Luca Rigoni getting attention from both Toronto FC and Montreal Impact.
Panama international Roderick Miller sought after by Colorado, Houston, and LAFC.
Oriol Rosell looking to return to MLS.

And in case you missed it,

Wonder what Yamil Asad's shelf life is now in Atlanta after that United confirms Ezequiel Barco's record transfer. Sounds like many #MLS clubs — including #MNUFC — interested in complex acquisition of Asad.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 19, 2018

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Look for many of these names to be floated out this week as MLS teams look to finalize new deals and take advantage of the increase in Targeted Allocation Money ahead of the 2018 season. Many of the players linked to the league could very well be standouts. Get ready for “silly-season” to reach full steam as the window comes to a close.