Rumors, Trades, Drafts, Garber Bucks and a Lod of the usual (The Transfer thread)

#MNUFC still intends to bring back Ozzie Alonso, sources tell The Athletic. The Loons' captain is a free agent, but a sources says the club has made a "competitive offer" in hopes of keeping Alonso in Minnesota for the rest of his career — plus whatever comes next.

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) December 23, 2020

Ahead of MLS Cup, @PaulTenorio & @samstejskal reported #MNUFC is expected to sign Wil Trapp. While that remains the case, Alonso's presence in the Loons organization has been vital to the club's turnaround.

Even in a reduced role, Alonso could be vital. https://t.co/9BWHSF7WPj

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) December 23, 2020

 

Rumor

Novedades @AsoDeporCali:

- Jhojan Valencia cada vez más cerca del @MNUFC (MLS).

- Andrés Balanta saldría en préstamo para 2021 (posiblemente sin opción).

- Los volantes Carlos Robles y Carlos Sierra están en consideración para la temporada 2021. pic.twitter.com/9laYVaE5yN

— Juan David Arcos (@ArcosJD90) December 23, 2020

 

Report out of Argentina that #MNUFC will not be utilizing Luis Amarilla’s purchase option but are instead looking to extend his loan period for the 2021 season. #AmarillaWatch https://t.co/q3BW7Ntkb7

— Mark Fangmeier (@mrfangmeier) December 24, 2020

 

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— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) January 5, 2021

 

Official

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽

We've signed midfielder Wil Trapp as a free agent. pic.twitter.com/n0ZusfpdrL

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) January 5, 2021

 

Agreed. Free agent. Decent Ozzie replacement.

I am more worried about getting a forward that Heath does not jettison after a year.

 

*sigh, thanks Kev

Kevin Molino has signed with defending MLS Cup champs #Crew96, sources tell @samstejskal and myself.

More on that in our notebook, plus another MLS free agent off the market and plenty of uncertainty around the start of the 2021 season. https://t.co/gMZ5UNBL56

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) January 6, 2021

 

BREAKING: Luis Amarilla likely headed to LDU Quito (Ecuador)

— Minnesota's Eleven (@sotaseleven) January 11, 2021

 

News: #MNUFC continues to pursue bringing back striker Luis Amarilla for 2021, source tells @PioneerPress, making other reports this week premature. They said Paraguayan would be headed to Liga de Quito, where he led Ecuadorian Serie A in scoring with Universidad Catolica in 2019

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 13, 2021

 

Loons interested in Club America player, Andrés Ibargüen.

https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/8036780/paul-aguilar-estuvo-cerca-leon-refuerzo

 

I'll take a right footed left winger.....as long as we never put Lod back on the left.

 

News: The rumors of #MNUFC being connected to Colombian winger Andres Ibarguen of Club America in Liga MX are unsubstantiated, a source told the @PioneerPress.

We'll see where #Loons front office goes in pursuit of a replacement for Kevin Molino, but heard this route isn't it.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 15, 2021

 

And now back on? Oh, to be in silly season.

América: Andrés Ibargüen, muy cerca de salir de las Águilas para llegar a la MLS - Diario Deportivo Récord https://t.co/FghRVdkHt2 #VamosAmérica #SiempreÁguilas #ClubAmerica pic.twitter.com/JfgXaizkKo

— Pasión América, Vamos Águilas (@Pasion_Aguilas) January 19, 2021

(part google translated)
"Minnesota United would be interested in player services, so they have already started negotiations

The Colombian near the exit door. In America they are managing the departure of Andrés Ibargüen to MLS soccer . Since Santiago Baños confirmed that the Colombians had completed their cycle at the club, the board began to seek the sale of the South Americans, however, the only one they were interested in was 'Piki'. The Minnesota United is the team that has more interest by Ibarguen , the only problem is that now the US team has occupied their seats franchise player, which is one of the requests of the player still of the Eagles .

However, the Minnesota board is looking for a way to open a space to the Colombian, but in case he does not manage to do so now, they will sign Andrés with a normal player contract and pay him the 690 thousand dollars which is the limit, since for earning more needs to occupy a franchise player spot.

 

News: Reports out of Paraguay and Ecuador have striker Luis Amarilla himself saying on a radio station that he's going to historic Ecuadorian club Liga de Quito and not returning to #MNUFC for 2021 season.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 21, 2021

Ok, get Ramirez and a new DP striker

 

I guess it is official. Thanks Amarilla. Was hoping, like a lot of things, that we would get a full season with him.

There it is, Liga de Quito (LDU) announces their signing of Luis Amarilla https://t.co/0cQUDR68wU

— Bruce John McGuire (aka Bighorn Cecum Jure) (@dunord) January 21, 2021

 

Here’s the #MNUFC trade specifics:#NYCFC trades #17 overall pick

MIN trades $50K GAM 2021 + conditional $25K GAM if player selected with #17 plays a total of 25 MLS games across 2021 and 2022 seasons combined

— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) January 21, 2021

 

At #17 overall, @MNUFC choose @WakeMSoccer forward Justin McMaster. #SuperDraft pic.twitter.com/wuG5ATlyux

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 21, 2021

Demon Deacon

Welcome to the fam, Justin McMaster pic.twitter.com/eUkPa5Rzef

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) January 21, 2021

 

Pick #18 belongs to @MNUFC, who select defender Nabi Kibunguchy (@Nabi_K18) out of @ucdavismsoc. #SuperDraft pic.twitter.com/vaSzkQlc2j

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 21, 2021

 

Minnesota United trades up to the 18th spot and selects UC-Davis CB Nabi Kibunguchy.

That is excellent value for the Loons. Kibunguchy was high on a lot of boards because of his athleticism, sharp passing and versatility.

McMaster and Kibunguchy is a great haul for the Loons.

— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) January 21, 2021