Major League Soccer transfer news roundup 🗞️ | OneFootball

We're back with another edition of the MLS transfer news roundup as the rumors and confirmed deals continue to roll in ahead of the 2025 season.

Here is what you missed in the last few days of the MLS transfer window.

MLS introduces internal cash-based transfer market

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While it may not be a transfer rumor, there has been some major news regarding how MLS clubs will conduct transfer business going forward.

The league announced on Tuesday that effective immediately, an internal cash-based transfer market will be put into place in MLS.

This means teams can now buy players from fellow MLS clubs for cold hard cash, whereas they previously needed to jump through hoops such as allocation money, or trade players and international slots.

Clubs can now buy two players with cash per season, and sell two players for cash per season, marking a major change in business for the league.

Atlanta United 'advancing on deal' for Emmanuel Latte Lath

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Atlanta United are reportedly 'advancing on a deal' to sign Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath.

According to Sky Sports, an agreement is getting closer between the two clubs as Atlanta looks to bring in their new attacking centerpiece.

Reports earlier in the week suggested that Atlanta have already bid up to $20 million for the 26-year-old, which would be a new MLS record.

Latte Lath has scored 10 goals in 26 games for Middlesbrough this season.

Inter Miami announce signing of Tadeo Allende

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Inter Miami have announced the signing of Celta Vigo attacker Tadeo Allende on a season-long loan.

The 25-year-old has made just one LaLiga appearance for Celta this season.

“We’re pleased to bring in attacker Tadeo Allende to further strengthen our attack. Tadeo’s versatility bolsters our options up front as he can perform in different positions across the pitch,” said President of Football Operations Raúl Sanllehí.

Portland Timbers reportedly closing in on Kevin Kelsy

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The Portland Timbers have long been linked to forward Kevin Kelsy this winter, but according to Tom Bogert, the Cascadia club have all but wrapped up a deal for the former FC Cincinnati man now.

The Timbers will reportedly dole out 'just under' $6 million for the 20-year-old, who scored 6 goals in 25 MLS matches with Cincinnati last season.

Kelsy would add to Phil Neville's forward options after they scored the second-most goals in the Western Conference in 2024.

San Diego FC 'nearing deal' to sign USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre

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MLS upstarts San Diego FC are reportedly 'nearing a deal' to sign Luca de la Torre from Spanish outfit Celta Vigo.

According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, the California club will sign the 26-year-old on loan with an option to buy, and make him an integral part of their inaugural MLS campaign.

De La Torre has made 67 appearances for Celta since signing for them in 2022.

Chicago Fire register 'interest' in Fiorentina winger

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As they rebuild under new boss Gregg Berhalter, the Chicago Fire are reportedly 'interested' in Fiorentina winger Jonathan Ikone.

Italian football insider Alfredo Pedullà has revealed that Fiorentina is 'open to selling' the 26-year-old, while Ikonè is considering whether to accept or reject the offer.

The Frenchman has not registered a goal or an assist for Fiorentina in 14 Serie A games this season.

Lazio reportedly 'tracking' LAFC forward Mateusz Bogusz

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Serie A side Lazio are reportedly 'tracking' LAFC forward Mateusz Bogusz.

The 23-year-old was a standout for the MLS side in 2024, scoring 16 goals registering 8 assists in 36 MLS appearances.

LAFC have signed both Olivier Giroud and Jeremy Ebobisse to their attacking core in the last two transfer windows, giving Bogusz more competition for playing time down the line.

According to Ekrem Konur, Celtic and Cruz Azul are also 'monitoring the situation' of the LAFC man.

Toronto FC complete Theo Corbeanu signing from Girona

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Toronto FC have completed a deal to sign  winger Theo Corbeanu on loan through the end of the 2025 season, with an option to purchase from Spanish outfit Granada.

The Canadian made just 22 appearances across two seasons in all competitions Granada, and will look to return to his home country and to the club where he was developed in the youth ranks to kickstart his career.

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