Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Heine Gikling Bruseth?

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Just when it looked as if this MLS Secondary Transfer Window was passing the Lions by, a tweet from @NordiskNorvege yesterday said that Orlando City SC are ramping up their efforts to sign Kristiansund midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth.

In a translated version of @NordiskNorvege’s tweet – a tweet that credited Norwegian source @NettavisenSport – it said: “Despite several advances rejected by Kristiansund, Orlando City SC is going all out by offering €1.45 million including bonuses.” Continue reading

Orlando City SC reject $8 million Red Star Belgrade offer for Facundo Torres

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Today, North American transfer expert Tom Bogert tweeted that Orlando City SC have rejected a bid of around $8 million from Red Star Belgrade for our Designated Player, Facundo Torres.

A story first reported by Adam Leventhal of The Athletic, Bogert tweeted he: “Would assume that’s not close to Orlando’s valuation” with Alonso Contreras tweeting that El Cuervo’s preference is a transfer to either La Liga or the Premier League. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Luis Muriel?

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Taking a temporary break from the dramatic transfer saga surrounding Duncan McGuire, there was a new name linked with a winter switch to Orlando City SC yesterday as the Lions reportedly line up a new striker to replace the 22-year-old.

Yesterday evening, Italian journalist and transfer expert Rudy Galetti tweeted that Orlando City SC are among the clubs “seriously interested” in signing Atalanta’s experienced Colombian international striker, Luis Muriel. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Alan Saldivia?

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After hitting a stumbling block in pursuit of our top defensive transfer target David Brekalo, Orlando City SC now appear to have cast their net wider in the search for Antônio Carlos‘ replacement at centre back.

In a translated version of an article by Jorge Romero in En Cancha today, the Chilean source claims that Orlando City SC are the Major League Soccer team “that has made enquiries about” Colo-Colo defender Alan Saldivia “both in its representation agency and in the club.” Continue reading

Orlando City SC reject Sheffield Wednesday offer for Duncan McGuire

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In the early hours of Sunday morning, North American transfer expert Tom Bogert tweeted that Orlando City SC have rejected an offer from EFL Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for recently capped USMNT striker Duncan McGuire.

With Bogert’s tweet stating that “Orlando view the offer not close to their valuation”, the Owls are the latest side looking to prise McGuire away from Inter&Co Stadium after previous reported interest Anderlecht, R.W.D. Molenbeek, Blackburn Rovers, and Stoke City. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target David Brekalo?

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Orlando City SC‘s winter transfer business shows no signs of slowing down as they actively hunt a replacement for Antônio Carlos. Today, Norwegian football journalist Stian André de Wahl tweeted that Orlando City SC have submitted a bid of around $2 million to Viking Stavanger for centre back David Brekalo.

In a follow-up tweet by @NorwayFooty, they claim that Viking Stavanger “does not seem interested in accepting the deal” although the 25-year-old Slovenian international centre back “seems to want to leave the club” this winter. Continue reading

Orlando City SC reject Blackburn Rovers’ loan offer for Duncan McGuire

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North American transfer expert Tom Bogert tweeted yesterday that Orlando City SC have rejected a loan offer from EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers for striker Duncan McGuire.

With Bogert’s tweet stating that “Orlando have no interest in entertaining loan offers”, Blackburn are the latest side looking to prise McGuire away from Inter&Co Stadium after previous reported interest from Belgian Pro League sides Anderlecht and R.W.D. Molenbeek. Continue reading

Anderlecht interested in signing Orlando City SC’s Duncan McGuire

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According to a Wednesday article from Belgian source Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht are reportedly interested in signing Orlando City SC striker Duncan McGuire.

With The Athletic previously confirming Anderlecht’s interest in the 22-year-old, Het Laatste Nieuws’s article suggests talks have already been held with McGuire’s entourage. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC’s incoming signing Dagur Dan Thórhallsson?

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Orlando City SC‘s winter recruitment drive is showing no signs of slowing down! Today, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted that City are close to announcing the signings of Ramiro Enrique and Dagur Dan Thórhallsson.

With César Luis Merlo and Tom Bogert breaking news of Enrique on January 10, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson is a central midfielder and a new name to Lions fans this off-season. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC’s incoming signing Ramiro Enrique?

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Orlando City SC certainly aren’t wasting time this off-season! Yesterday, journalists César Luis Merlo and Tom Bogert confirmed that City are close to signing Ramiro Enrique from Banfield for around $2 million plus add-ons.

So far, Michael Petrasso, Felipe Martins, Rafael Santos and Martín Ojeda have been recruited this winter. With news of Enrique now too, it’s shaping up to be a super exciting transfer window for Lions supporters. Continue reading