Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Franco Cervi?

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Yesterday, respected Portuguese soccer journalist Bruno Andrade tweeted that Benfica’s Franco Cervi is finalising a switch to MLS with Orlando City SC leading the race for the Argentina international winger.

In a translated version of Andrade’s original tweet, it said Oscar Pareja‘s old club FC Dallas have “also shown interest” in Cervi and risk “disrupting the business”. Continue reading

Portuguese giants in tug-of-war over Orlando City SC star?

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According to a report from Portuguese newspaper O Jogo yesterday, Sporting Lisbon have joined Portuguese rivals Benfica in the race to sign Orlando City SC striker Cyle Larin.

The report claims the Canadian international is a player being “evaluated to meet the intent” of Sporting boss Jorge Jesus with the club valuing Larin at around €4 million. Continue reading