Hello, greetings, Happy New Year, Feliz Ano, etc...

The transfer window looms large, opening tomorrow and many an MLS fan are likely wondering "who we gonna get?" so that means one thing and one thing only: Rumors!

MLS Rumors has learned from Sean Wheelock and other sources that one "almost Beckham-like" transfer to an MLS club (most likely New York) is likely to happen.

So this will be the first part of a series pointing out all the transfer rumors.

Here's what we have so far feel free to add to this list. We have assigned ratings to each rumor.


Figo to LA Galaxy or Houston Dynamo
Rating: 5 (Very good)


This rumor is being reported by multiple sources as a done deal worth $3.5 million USD.
AEG has already signed off on it and a press conference is being arranged as we speak for later in the week. I suspect this may be the transfer Sean hinted at. We'll see. Since Houston is being sold I don't see AEG acquiring Figo for Houston. He is LA bound most likely.


Ronaldo to Red Bull New York
Rating: 3 (quite possible)



Have they finally acquired their target? We'll see. Ronaldo has been linked to a return to Brazilian side Flamingo but there is the constant Ronaldo to New York rumor popping up. His fitness is an issue and he may be worried about returning to Brazil as they are less than kind to idols who return and do not perform up to their name.Sources say its about 50/50.

Andriy Shevchenko to DC United
Rating:3 (possible)


This rumor keeps poping up. We know that Shevchenko has expressed interest in playin in MLS next year with most articles placing him in New York or LA. We however think that his wife who was a factor in his move from Italy to the Premiership is also a factor in his inevitable move to the states. Her family resides near Washington, DC so that makes DC United a likely destination if they want him.

Maciej Zurawski to LA Galaxy
Rating:4 (good)


This rumor just won't go away and it makes sense in an LA kinda way. How they would fit Figo, Zurawski, Donovan, Beckham and Pavon under the salary cap will be uh....interesting.

Darren Huckerby to LA Galaxy
Rating: 2 (not likely)



This rumor is looking less and less likely as days go by.

Jose Fonseca to Chivas USA
Rating: 2 (not likely)
Sources in the Spanish speaking media are reporting this deal as being very close. ..Sources close to Chivas USA say it's not happening.

More to come in the next days.