San Jose Earthquakes in negotiations to sign free agent Carlos Vela

San Jose Earthquakes are in negotiations with free agent ahead Carlos Vela, in line with studies.

With Cade Cowell departing earlier within the switch window, the Earthquakes seem like shifting to strive to usher in the 35-year-old who can play up entrance and middle or out on the wing. San Jose’s ahead line would immediately grow to be one of the vital thrilling teams with Cristian Espinoza and Amahl Pellegrino on the wings and Vela up entrance.

Tom Bogert of The Athletic revealed San Jose are in ‘superior talks’ with Vela and that he can be a Designated Participant alongside Espinoza and Carlos Gruezo.

Vela has additionally been in talks with the Black and Gold to re-sign and be part of the likes of Denis Bouanga and Cristian Olivera up entrance, however nothing has materialized as of but. The previous Actual Sociedad and Arsenal is LAFC’s all-time high goalscorer with 93 objectives in 188 appearances throughout all competitions, and he was key of their 2022 Supporters’ Defend and MLS Cup victories.

Though he is getting up there in age, Vela nonetheless bagged 14 objectives in all competitions in 2023 and continues to be a deadly finisher in entrance of aim and simply is perhaps what San Jose must clinch a playoff spot in 2024.

San Jose return to motion Saturday evening to play host to in-state rivals LA Galaxy at PayPal Park, whereas LAFC hit the street for the primary time this season to tackle Actual Salt Lake at America First Subject.

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