Editorial: What To Do On An Off-Week In MLS? Watch More MLS!

Editorial: What To Do On An Off-Week In MLS? Watch More MLS! by Sean Maslin

According to a report on Friday from Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Ghanaian internationals, Sulley Muntari and Kevin Prince Boateng could both be on their way to Major League Soccer.

The report suggests that Los Angeles FC is already pursuing the services of Muntari, even though they don’t begin play until 2017. The Milan midfielder has just one year on his contract and much like Sebastian Giovinco with Toronto FC earlier this year, he would be able to join the California club as a free agent.

Muntari has a plethora of experience playing in Europe, featuring for the likes of Udinese, Inter, Sunderland, Portsmouth, and the aforementioned Milan. He has won prestigious trophies like the UEFA Champions League, Italian Super Cup, Italian Cup, Serie A Championship, and FA Cup. The midfielder has also made over 80 appearances for his country, scoring 21 goals.

Los Angeles does face stiff competition for Muntari though, as other teams in Italy have also shown interest in the 30 year old. Along with Muntari, the report claims that Boateng could also be on his way to MLS.

Boateng has apparently drawn the interest of a few clubs in North America, but it remains to be seen whether anyone would actually be able to cement a deal. At 28 years old, Boateng still has plenty left to offer and would definitely be a real coup for MLS.

However, with two years still left on his contract with Schalke and interest from a variety of teams in Europe, it could be tough for an MLS side to lure the Ghanaian international across the pond.

Indeed, MLS continues to be linked with internationally recognizable names who have played for a number of clubs in Europe. While a move for either Muntari or Boateng may or may not come to fruition, the fact that top journalists in Europe are talking about a number of players joining the league, proves just how far it has come in recent years.