Although we don’t typically give space to rumours, there is some interesting – and logical – noise coming out of Toronto FC right now.
Holding a valuable asset in the No 4 overall pick, but lacking in cap space, it’s being suggested that Toronto is willing to move down the first round if a team is willing to flip its first round pick along with substantial allocation.
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Toronto feels it can get Generation adidas defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste with its No 12 selection. Without a true stud defender in the draft, and less of a need for a creative midfielder than other MLS sides, Toronto may take a gamble that even if Jean-Baptiste is gone there still might be a useful player. Austin Berry is another name that’s been mentioned – a defender that has slipped a bit this year, but that many still think can start at CB immediately.
However, the allocation is vital. As it stands, Toronto has limited options to sign a foreign player and it’s clear that there is a much better chance of finding a difference maker on the transfer market than through the draft. Without more allocation – or releasing more players – TFC does not have the funds to be active in the transfer market.
Currently, there is no specific trade rumours. However, it’s thought that there would be several teams interested if one of Kelyn Rowe or Luis Silva were still on the board.