USMNT Transfer Watch - Movers and Shakers

Dallas is rumored to be taking on some, of Arriola's contract in the deal.

Sources: Seattle Sounders in advanced talks to acquire winger Paul Arriola from FC Dallas.

Dallas would retain a portion of Arriola's cap hit.

Arriola, 29, has had a productive three years with FC Dallas. He has made 50 USMNT caps as well. https://t.co/DxZce4S5Fw

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 12, 2024

 

Seattle has been paying 2 DPs to be mediocre for the last 2 years. I’d find it pretty rich if I were Jesus for them to ask me for a discount after they paid Ruidiaz 3 million bucks to take some penalties.

 

I don't know if "You made some crappy decisions in the past so make another one for me" will convince the Sounders though...

 

Depends. If Jesus extends and isn't a DP.........................that's a gamble I think quite a number of clubs would make.

And Jesus, unlike Paul Arriola, would have potential resale value.

 

Maybe Sounders need to get the right coach?! You know what I mean.

 

It's the coach's fault that Ruidiaz got old?

 

Yep. Sounders need to refresh the attack.

 

A full enfreshenation

 

Either the manager or the TD is at fault if the roster gets old.

 

Ruidiaz getting old was an unforeseen event as he very suddenly started aging at a rate of one year per year

 

I don't watch Seattle a lot but when I do they seem to play better without Ruidiaz.

 

I mean if all washout USMNT shows up, why not washout USMNT manager (the one with 3G)? LOL.

 

They had to bench 2 DPs down the stretch in 2023. Ruidiaz was paid 3 million to be a backup in 2024 because they didn’t want to buy him out.

The kid they brought in from Argentina was hurt or recovering all year and didn’t produce. It’s very rich that they’re going to act like they don’t take health risks at the DP level all of a sudden.

 

Galaxy could still swoop in at the last minute -LD

🔴⚫️🇺🇸 AC Milan are closing in on new deal for Christian Pulisic after excellent season again. @MatteMoretto 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

New contract valid until June 2028 plus one more year as option or straight to 2029.

Pulisic will be among the best paid players at Milan, around €4/5m net per year. pic.twitter.com/JDpAkRZNXa

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 15, 2024

 

It's either Pulisic, Gio or bust!

 

Nimfasha Berchimas currently on trial at Manchester United as reported by @tombogert last week. Looks like he is getting the opportunity to check out Old Trafford. Berchimas trailed with Bayern Munich a few years ago, and is currently fighting for a spot on the USYNT U20 roster pic.twitter.com/hydCDHkVFO

— Youth Soccer Central (@yscentral) December 16, 2024

 

Tolkin to Anderlecht?

Never seen this account before so grain of salt

🚨 TRANSFER RUMOR ALERT 🚨

Belgian Pro League side RSC Anderlecht are eyeing a move for 22-year-old John Tolkin from MLS club New York Red Bulls! 🇺🇸✈️🇧🇪

🗓️ According to @transfermarkt.us, Anderlecht are keen to bring the American talent to Belgium this January! 💼⚽ pic.twitter.com/dQibWV4qXa

— USMNT WORLDWIDE (@USMNTWORLDWIDE) December 16, 2024

 

Amidst rumors that John Tolkin could be going to Anderlecht, here’s a trusted reporter in Belgium saying that he won’t be a priority. He was in the summer, but they signed Sweden international LB Ludwig Augustinsson instead. Still expect Tolkin to move to Europe, just not there. https://t.co/SOsnU8oRZU

— American Ultras Talk (@ameriultrastalk) December 16, 2024

 

🇫🇷 Stade Brestois is interested in 19-year-old American midfielder Owen Wolff from Austin FC.

💰 The transfer fee is estimated at €2 million, but his contract with Austin until December 2025 could complicate negotiations.

👀 Wolff, known for his passing ability, has attracted… pic.twitter.com/IDVF7udvdA

— MLS ELIOTT (@MLSELI) December 15, 2024

 

"With the arrival of Jonathans, FC Utrecht has a surplus of wingers, which seems to put an end to Taylor Booth's stay at the Galgenwaard." https://t.co/P6SHWvDXhp

— Daniel (@DanielSmith1022) December 17, 2024

 

Taylor Booth needs to give up on the winger dream and be a box to box midfielder

"The two-time American international, who has been injured more often than fit in the past year, was already absent from the match selection against Go Ahead Eagles last Sunday.
It is reported that several clubs are interested in taking him over from FC Utrecht."

— Daniel (@DanielSmith1022) December 17, 2024

 

🧵 Nottingham Forest Latest Transfer Rumours 👇#Transfers #NFFC #NottinghamForest

1/3 John Tolkin pic.twitter.com/tuCKJ1HWM6

— TransferFeed (@transferfeedcom) December 15, 2024

 

Why not, other than they're a bunch of ****** ****** ****s?

He'd be competing for a place with Neco Williams and have a chance to play in the Europa or Conference League next season, or even, God forbid, the Champions League.

 

It would be an interesting data point. We haven't had many American players go to the EPL directly from MLS.

Aidan Morris' recent move to Middlesbrough is more common. That route has been trod by others such as Dike and Trusty.