Reports of FC Sion defender Beg Ferati's imminent move to Toronto FC are false.

Despite Sion manager Didier Tholot telling Le Nouvelliste this week that the Swiss centre back appears to be heading to Toronto this summer, the Toronto Sun has learned those comments are, at the very least, premature.

Tholot told the Swiss publication that the club has “solutions” for Ferati, and appeared to indicate a deal is in place for the 28-year-old to move to MLS.

Toronto FC refused comment on the matter.

“As per club policy, we do not speculate on rumours regarding transactions,” a club spokesman told the Toronto Sun.

It's no secret, though, that the Reds are at least looking for help.

Ferati is likely on a short list of targets Toronto FC is considering bringing in to help bolster its embattled defence. But considering the Reds are up against the salary cap limit, they'll need to shed a salary or two to make a meaningful deal happen.

Meanwhile, MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke told the Toronto Sun this week that the Reds are bullish on adding depth.

The league's transfer window opened Wednesday morning.

“We’re going to add another piece,” Leiweke said. “We have some things coming up here. We have to be clever. We spent more money than anyone on the Dps.

“That’s why we got Tim Bez in the first place.”