MLS transfer news: The latest rumors and trades in Major League Soccer

Goal summarizes the biggest transfer and trade talk involving the LA Galaxy, New York City FC, Toronto FC and the biggest clubs in North America

ORLANDO & SKC IN DWYER TRADE TALKS

Orlando City is aggressively pursuing a trade for Sporting Kansas City striker Dom Dwyer, ESPN's Taylor Twellman reports.

Sporting KC reportedly has engaged Orlando in the trade talks, with the Lions looking to bring back the U.S. international after he led the team to a USL title in 2013 while on loan from Peter Vermes' side.

SOUNDERS SIGN GONZALEZ FROM DYNAMO KIEV

The Seattle Sounders have agreed to a deal to sign Paraguay international Derlis Gonzalez from Dynamo Kiev, according to ABC Cardinal in Paraguay.

The 23-year-old forward reportedly is poised to play his final game for Dynamo against Young Boys on Wednesday before leaving the club to join the Sounders.

GALAXY NEGOTIATE WITH JONA DOS SANTOS

Jonathan dos Santos is in talks with the LA Galaxy, who hope to add the Mexico international as their third designated player, according to ESPN's Taylor Twellman.

Dos Santos, the brother of Galaxy DP Giovani, has been rumored to be joining MLS from La Liga side Villarreal for the past few months.

Giovani dos Santos, Jelle Van Damme and Romain Alessandrini are the Galaxy's current DPs, meaning the club would have to buy down the salary of one of the three to fit in Dos Santos.

CHELSEA MONITORING TABLA

Chelsea is among several European clubs keeping an eye on Montreal Impact winger Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla, according to ESPNFC.

The 18-year-old striker was recommended to the Premier League side by his mentor Didier Drogba, who is also from the Ivory Coast and played for the Impact.

Tabla has been one of the brightest stars in MLS this season, scoring in his first league start in April and making 18 first-team appearances so far.

ZLATAN TO SIGN NEW MAN UTD DEAL

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has turned down an offer from the LA Galaxy and plans to sign a new deal with Manchester United, The Sun reports.

Currently recovering from knee surgery, the 35-year-old striker declined an MLS contract that would have paid him £6 million a year in favor of a short-term deal at Old Trafford.

FC DALLAS INTERESTED IN SANCHEZ

FC Dallas is looking to sign Honduran defender Carlos Sanchez, according to Diez.

The 26-year-old Honduras Progreso left back would be brought in to compete with Maynor Figueroa or allow his 34-year-old countryman to play center back more frequently.

GALAXY IN TALKS WITH ZLATAN

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in discussions with the LA Galaxy over a deal that would make him the highest paid player in Major League Soccer, according to The Mirror.

Though the 35-year-old Swede is coming off a major knee injury and won't be ready to play until the fall at the earliest, the Galaxy are said to be offering the striker a salary of $7.7 million.

GUINGAMP BID $3M FOR ACCAM

Ligue 1 side Guingamp has bid $3 million for Chicago Fire attacker David Accam, according to Yahoo Sport France.

The 26-year-old Ghana international is enjoying a career year in MLS, having recorded 10 goals and seven assists in 17 matches for the first-place Fire.

ORLANDO CITY DROP INTEREST IN QUINTERO

The Chicago Fire are clear favorites to sign Colombia international Juan Fernando Quintero after Orlando City dropped its interest, according to ESPN .

The 24-year-old playmaker, currently at Independiente Medellin on loan from Porto, could reportedly cost up to $7.5 million. It is said that Chicago has Quintero's discovery rights, giving the club the right of first refusal.

TROISI LOOKING AT MLS MOVE

Australia international James Troisi wants to move to MLS after his contract with Melbourne Victory expired, reports  SBS The World Game .

Troisi sparked interest from abroad with a solid showing in the Confederations Cup, and the 29-year-old attacker is currently in New York hoping to lock up a move to a MLS club. 

BENFICA REJECTS CREW MURILLO BID

The Columbus Crew have seen a $2.5 million bid for Benfica attacker Jhon Murillo rejected, according to zerozero.pt.

The 22-year-old has not yet played for Benfica and has been on loan at Portuguese top-flight side Tondela the past two seasons. Benfica does reportedly want to sell the Venezuela international, but the Crew must up their bid to secure the former Zamora star. 

PRICE TAG DETERRED GALAXY FROM GIGNAC

LA Galaxy directors flew to Marseille to meet with Andre-Pierre Gignac but were put off by the money the move would require between the transfer fee and his salary, according to a  L'Equipe   journalist.

That means Gignac could extend his contract with Tigres,  France Football   previously reported. The forward's contract with Los Felinos expires in June 2018 and, while the report says the Galaxy would've been his first choice, staying in Monterrey is preferable to a move to China.

DCU SIGNS BOLIVIAN FORWARD MIRANDA

D.C. United has signed Bolivian forward Bruno Miranda on loan from Universidad de Chile, according to La Tercera .

The 19-year-old, who has one cap for Bolivia, reportedly has joined United on an 18-month loan with an option to buy.

RSL MAKES JORQUERA OFFER

Real Salt Lake has made an $800,000 offer for Bursaspor attacker Cristobal Jorquera, according to  Fanatik.com .

The 28-year-old Chilean is reportedly interested in moving to MLS, and would accept the offer if the Turkish club is keen on selling. 

ZIMMERMAN WANTED BY HOFFENHEIM

FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman is wanted by German club Hoffenheim, according to a report in Metro.us

Hoffenheim finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season, meaning Zimmerman could be stepping into Champions League football if he makes the move, with the rumored price for his services seemingly set at $1.5 million. 

LAFC CLOSE TO SNEIJDER DEAL

Los Angeles FC is close to agreeing to a two-year deal with Galatasaray playmaker Wesley Sneijder, ESPNFC reports.

The 33-year-old would become the first designated player signing for the MLS expansion franchise, which will debut in the 2018 season.

Sneijder, who has 12 months remaining on his current contract, would remain with Galatasaray until reporting for MLS preseason in January.

IBRAHIMOVIC LINKED TO ATLETICO

MLS fans hoping Zlatan Ibrahimovic would make his way to the United States in 2018 got some worrisome news on Monday amid a fresh report linking the Swedish star to one of Europe's top teams.

According to Spanish outlet Sport , Atletico Madrid is interested in signing Ibrahimovic in January. Ibrahimovic recently returned to Manchester to continue his rehabilitation from ACL surgery at Manchester United's training facility, and the Sport report suggests Ibrahimovic could be an option for the Red Devils in January if his rehab goes well.

Ibrahimovic has been linked to the LA Galaxy since the winter, and before his injury he was considered a possibility for the Galaxy this summer.

IMPACT AGREE TO $5M CERUTTI FEE

The Montreal Impact have agreed to a $5 million transfer fee for San Lorenzo forward Ezequiel Cerutti, according to TyC Sports ' Cesar Luis Merlo .

The 25-year-old would become the fifth Argentine on Montreal's roster, joining Hernan Bernardello, Victor Cabrera, Ignacio Piatti and Andres Romero.

LAFC AMONG CLUBS EYEING VOM STEEG

Los Angeles FC, Toronto FC and Minnesota United are interested in signing U.S. Under-20 national team goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg, according to the Rheinische Post .

Vom Steeg spent the 2016-17 campaign with second-tier German side Fortuna Dusseldorf but will be a free agent once his contract expires Friday. While the former UC Santa Barbara shot-stopper has drawn MLS interest, he reportedly would prefer to stay in Germany.

MONTREAL AMONG TEAMS IN FOR SNEIJDER 

Veteran Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder could be headed to join up with the Montreal Impact, according to Turkish outlet Sporx

Should Sneijder leave Galatasaray, he would like to be with a bigger club to stay in the running for the World Cup next summer, but his large salary has left a door open for the MLS side to step in for his services.