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

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Official: #MNUFC has signed right back Alan Benitez to a contract through the 2024 season, with a club option for 2025, the club said Tuesday. We'll see if the Paraguyan international is eligible to contribute Wednesday vs. #SportingKC or Saturday vs. DC United.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) July 12, 2022

 

Sources: Minnesota United had a $5m bid rejected by Bordeaux for South Korea int’l striker Hwang Ui-Jo. That ends Minnesota’s chase of Hwang for now. DP search focused elsewhere.

Hwang, 29, has 29g/7a in 92 Ligue 1 apps plus 15 goals in 45 caps with South Korea. pic.twitter.com/ECdXqsFgmg

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) July 19, 2022

 

A source has told me that Minnesota United GK Tyler Miller could be on the move soon. the 3 teams interested in trading for the U.S. Goalkeeper are #RSL  #Vamosunited  and #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/08wRvOFUPK

— MLS Moves (@MLSMoves) July 19, 2022

 

According to @LaurentESPN, Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC is expected to make a $2 million offer for Robin Lod in the next few days. He is one of their main targets in the summer transfer window.

Lod’s contract with #MNUFC ends after this year with still no signs of a new contract. 🙃 pic.twitter.com/7XNzN4WDMi

— MNUFC NEWS (@mnufcnews) July 23, 2022

Who needs a midfield?

 

So Mender García of @oncecaldas will be heading to @MNUFC

✅ Two-year contract
✅ Third year option
✅ US$ 2 million in bonuses

👇👇 https://t.co/Ay6KblysqS

— Juan Arango (@JuanG_Arango) July 25, 2022

 

Sources: #MNUFC has looked into the possibility of adding adding Monterrey CM Jonathan González.

The 21 y/o is currently on loan with Queretaro in Liga MX, where he made 4 appearances in the 21/22 Clausura.

González has 🇺🇸 citizenship so he shouldn’t require an intl spot. pic.twitter.com/DeqIXSJTHc

— MNUFC Insider (@mnufcinsider) July 26, 2022

 

There were some rumblings around MLS that D.C. United was trying to reacquire Oniel Fisher from Minnesota to address fullback depth, but it doesn't seem to have gained any traction. Trade deadline is next Thursday. #dcu #mls

— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) July 28, 2022

 

Another #MNUFC signing: Adrian Heath said after training today that club has signed Robin Lod to a new deal. Details to come...

— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) July 29, 2022

 

Report: Colombian player Juan Camilo Mosquera, 20, coming to #MNUFC, per @PSierraR. Reporter has it as a one-year loan with a purchase option to #Loons. Mosquera has played all along left side for Cortulua in Colombian top tier.

Highlight: Here's a hustle goal he scored in 2021: pic.twitter.com/kFRB3ppMub

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) July 31, 2022

I would have to change it to something like "unLod-ed."

 

Post: #MNUFC seek game-changing speed from new attacker Mender Garcia; the 23-year-old Colombian joining #Loons on a Designated Player contract, but it can be bought down soon.

Plus, Minnesota "finalizing" add of mid Jonathan Gonzalez, per @tombogert.https://t.co/odo5Fk9PLt

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) August 4, 2022

 

golazos soon to be brought to you by Ménder García pic.twitter.com/5X6iBRPo1t

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) August 5, 2022

 

#MNUFC has acquired the discovery rights for midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez via trade from the Colorado Rapids for $50,000 in General Allocation Money and has signed Gonzalez on loan through the remainder of the 2022 season.

more » https://t.co/tb5FptzuJk pic.twitter.com/XP4uiZyxe7

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) August 7, 2022

 

According to El Pais, 21-year-old Uruguayan left back Jairo O’Neill had offers from abroad, including #MNUFC. There is nothing agreed yet though between the two parties. O’Neill ended his contract with Uruguayan club Peñarol on July 31 and is now a free agent. pic.twitter.com/XeTk44HpQK

— MNUFC NEWS (@mnufcnews) August 18, 2022

I also hope to start seeing some rumors about future (and younger) CB's. Aaron Long would be great, but I doubt the front office go after him.

 

Trapp gets rewarded for a mediocre (at best) season.

Bulletin: #MNUFC captain midfielder Wil Trapp will return to Minnesota for 2023. A look at the 10-year veteran's 2022 season and the #Loons overall midfield going forward. https://t.co/AdaEYtYDrn

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 24, 2022

 

BREAKING: #MNUFC and St. Louis City SC have reached a transfer agreement for Aziel Jackson. Minnesota could receive upwards of $150k including add-ons if incentives (# of games played) are met, and retains a 15% sell-on clause.

Reporting with @willhansonmls pic.twitter.com/OYZMkD799p

— Minnesota's Eleven (@sotaseleven) October 27, 2022

*sigh.

 

News: #MNUFC has acquired 20-year-old forward Cameron Dunbar, a homegrown with #LAGalaxy. #Loons give up 3rd round pick in 2023 draft and $75,000 in GAM. Dunbar scored 12 goals in 2,856 minutes for LA Galaxy II in USL Championship in 2022. He had three goals in USL across 2020-21

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) November 7, 2022

 

(snipped)


The club declined contract options for
Abu Danladi,
Jacori Hayes,
Niko Hansen,
Oniel Fisher,
Nabilai Kibunguchy,
Justin McMaster,
Tyler Miller,
Romain Metanire
Callum Montgomery.


Rosales and Gonzalez's loans have ended, but "the club is undergoing contract negotiations." Unclear if that's for both or one or the other.

Also negotiating with Miller, though I can't see us being his first choice, especially after we declined his option.

They're also negotiating with Dick for some reason

 

🚨 BREAKING: Minnesota United have made a $5M + sell-ons offer to Jeonbuk for Cho Gue-Sung. Additionally, they have guaranteed green cards to Cho and his family.

Manager Adrian Heath has personally requested for Cho’s transfer. Mainz, Celtic are still believed to be in the race. pic.twitter.com/gKMz998aUg

— Jason (Hanshin) Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub) January 10, 2023

 

MLS side Minnesota have made an official proposal for Hwang Ui Jo to Nottingham Forest as loan deal with Olympiacos will be terminated 🔴🇰🇷 #NFFC

LAFC, Portland, Chicago, Vancouver are also concretely interested alongside FC Seoul and Vissel Kobe. pic.twitter.com/MG87DO7JXS

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2023

Another possible S. Korean player.

 

Confirmed: #MNUFC finalized deal for 21-year-old Swedish center back Mikael Marques from AFC Eskilstuna in Sweden's 2nd division. @tombogert has transfer fee at $250,000. Addition believed to be part of MLS Under-22 Initiative. Marques played 2,450 minutes for Eskilstuna in 2022.

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 17, 2023