🇺🇸 State of the Union: Chiellini to LAFC nears; Pulisic to get the Boot? | OneFootball

The transfer season is well and truly under way, and there’s plenty of American involvement in the wheeling and dealing.

Keep up with the latest developments below.

Giorgio Chiellini set to put his John Hancock to LAFC deal

It’s gonna happen!

Giorgio Chiellini’s move to Los Angeles edges ever closer after the 37-year-old reportedly agreed terms with the Black and Gold.

It seems it’s only a matter of time now before it’s confirmed.

We can’t wait to see the Juventus and Azzurri legend strut his stuff on this side of the pond!

Saying aye to Serie A?

While one wily Italian is on his way to the USA, it could be that Captain America is heading to the Boot.

It’s no secret that Christian Pulisic has been frustrated by his failure to nail down a regular starting spot at Chelsea.

That has alerted Milan and Juventus to the situation, with both Serie A clubs said to be ‘monitoring’ developments.

Previous reports suggested Liverpool are also keen on acquiring the Pennsylvania native, so there will be no shortage of suitors should the 23-year-old decide his future lies away from Stamford Bridge.

Not so secret admirers 💙

Marcelo Bielsa may be gone but the Leeds faithful might have a new Argentine to fall in love with if reports are to be believed.

NYCFC striker Valentín Castellanos won the MLS Golden Boot last year, which was always going to attract attention from elsewhere.

Despite the 23-year-old’s 2021 tally of 19 goals, Manchester City have passed on the option on the player they enjoyed due to being owned by the same holding company.

Leeds are more than interested, however, and the Whites have seemingly sent a delegation across the Atlantic to get the deal done.

Recovering from a Hammer blow

It has been five years since the Wilmington Hammerheads dissolved, but the North Carolina city got some welcome news on Friday.

The USL confirmed that it has given a group rights to set up a professional franchise in the area, with the aim of competing by 2024.

Early days it may be, but here’s hoping the football faithful in Wilmington will have USL League One action to enjoy in the not too distant future.

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