CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy acquired the third spot in the MLS allocation order on Tuesday and now a report has surfaced revealing what the Galaxy may intend to do with their allocation slot.
Citing an annoymous league source, Soccer By Ives' Franco Panizo reported on Tuesday morning that the Galaxy are currently finalizing a deal to acquire U.S. international Sacha Kljestan. Panizo reports that the Galaxy would acquire former Chivas USA midfielder and current R.S.C. Anderlecht attacker via a six-month loan and offer him a Designated Player-type salary but since the move is being made midseason, LA will be able to pro-rate his deal and reduce his cap hit by paying his contract down using allocation money
According to Panizo, one of the team's in front of the Galaxy -- either the Columbus Crew or FC Dallas -- is also said to be interested in acquring the midfielder but is unable to afford the loan fee that the Belgian club will require for Kljestan's signature. Should the deal be completed, the 28-year-old midfielder from Huntington Beach would return to a laegue where he spent the 2006 through 2010 seasons with Chivas USA.
After practice on Wednesday, LA Galaxy Insider spoke to LA head coach and general manager Bruce Arena about the team's moves and the reported interest in Kljestan, but Arena offered no comment.
"I have no comments on any players that are affiliated with other clubs. I never have," Arena said. "When we've made a move, we will make it public. Nothing has been achieved at this point."
