FC Cincinnati are on the verge of sealing a deal to acquire Dutch forward Jürgen Locadia, currently on loan to Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from the English Premier League’s Brighton & Hove Albion.



FC Cincinnati general manager Gerard Nijkamp confirmed as much to The Athletic on Friday, but cautioned that the transfer involves multiple parties that could hold up the process. Still, Nijkamp remains optimistic in spite of recent negotiations for other players falling through.



“(We are) almost there with Locadia,” Nijkamp said in a text message to The Athletic. “I have a good feeling about it.”



Nijkamp declined to specify whether the club was pursuing a permanent transfer or loan agreement, but The Athletic understands that it would be a six-month loan with an option to buy. MLS also would need to approve any potential deal before it goes final.



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