Musket Rounds: Tracking the top MLS transfer news and rumors

The summer transfer window has officially opened, which means rumors and acquisitions have started to spiral. This week’s Musket Rounds will catch you up on all the action:

Thursday, July 13

Galaxy closing in on deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic / LA Times
If Ibra comes to LA, he could become the highest paid player in MLS history.

FC Dallas chasing Maxi Rodriguez / Big D Soccer
The Toros have their sights set on the Argentine attacker.

Toronto FC sign wing back Nicolas Hasler / Waking the Red
TFC’s newest defender becomes the first Liechtensteiner to play in MLS.

Wednesday, July 12

City Football Group acquires 19-year-old winger Uriel Antuna / ESPN FC
Which City Football Group team will the Santos youngster join?

Minnesota United signs New Zealand defender Michael Boxall / E Pluribus Loonum
The former Whitecaps defender will add much-needed depth to the Loons back line.

D.C. United dumps Costa Rican forward Jose Ortiz / Black and Red United
On loan from Costa Rican side Herediano, Ortiz failed to finish the season in D.C.

Tuesday, July 11

Juan Quintero is coming to MLS—but will he join the Fire? / Hot Time in Old Town
Reports linking the Colombian midfielder to Chicago may have been exaggerated.

Kekuta Manneh reportedly staying in Columbus / Massive Report
But another report says he’s on his way out. What’s going on with the Gambian winger?

Dynamo Kiev stalls Derlis Gonzalez talks with Sounders / Sounder at Heart
The Ukranian side can’t seem to decide on a transfer fee.

Drew Moor wants to stay in Toronto long term / Sportsnet
Currently in the final year of his contract, the veteran defender hopes to remain in Ontario.

Monday, July 10

Galaxy sign Dutch defender Pele van Anholt / LAG Confidential
The Galaxy added defensive reinforcements on day one.

Is Australian attacker James Troisi ready to make his MLS move? / SBS
Troisi could finally join an MLS side after more than a year of speculation.

Keisuke Honda to LAFC still a possibility / CBS Sports
Could LA build around the the 31-year-old Japanese attacker?

Story last updated on July 14 at 7:00 a.m. ET.