As for Long, which costs significantly more than a deal with the U22 initiative, the club have already made some key departures this winter.
Further transfers are expected, including Jose Cifuentes from Ecuador. A source said there are “active negotiations” going on from European clubs to sign the midfielder who is expected to leave on a lucrative transfer. Offer a quota. Previous transfers of Eduardo Atuesta, Diego Rossi, Bryan Rodriguez and Kim Moon-hwan have also helped bring in quotas in the past few years.
LAFC is still in talks with Tello, according to sources. A source adds that the club is not so optimistic about the possibility of reaching a deal for Mendes, who has European interests after he has also played in the World Cup. Diego Palacios also has suitors in Europe.
Gareth Bale’s future remains uncertain and speculation is rife that he may retire this winter. In any case, his contract runs until June 30th, with a club contract option making him a DP.
LAFC will continue to play an active role this winter even after joining Long.
