The Rapids remain on the hunt for a prized acquisition this offseason, with the club still looking to bring an attacking midfielder to Colorado.

With all three designated player (DP) slots open, the Rapids have plenty of options when it comes to adding a final piece or two.

Colorado was one of the best teams in the league after manager Anthony Hudson was fired, with the team finishing strong under new head coach Robin Fraser’s 4-3-3 alignment. With nearly a month left before preseason training, an attacking midfielder and a wing are two spots where Colorado is most likely to add.

Danish midfielder Younes Namli and french winger Jimmy Cabot are two names that have been leaked through rumors. Though sources within the Rapids organization say the two names are just that right now — rumors.

The club’s brass has searched globally for an attacking midfielder and Namli’s name has emerged. The 25-year-old is currently playing in the top Russian league and is somebody the Rapids have scouted extensively in the last 18 months. He very well could be the star signing of the offseason, but he’s among a list of players to fill that role. The Rapids have looked at many other players for the position and are at various stages of discussions with other candidates.

Cabot’s contract is up this summer. Colorado could wait until the summer window to make another big splash, but the Frenchman is in high demand and it’s impossible to peg him to the ‘Pids at this point.

There’s a common theme with each player that’s been a trend with every acquisition the Rapids have made since trading for Kellyn Acosta. All of Colorado’s moves involve players under 26 as they attempt to establish and add to a core of high-ceiling players.

The MLS SuperDraft for first-year players is coming in early January. The Rapids are more likely to look for depth via this route, and the only area where they lack it is fullback.

The addition of the an attacking midfielder, wing and some depth would complete the entire list of goals the Rapids had for the offseason. They seem to be done domestically after shoring up their backline in the form of Lalas Abubakar, Auston Trusty and Drew Moor.

The prospect of the league’s third-best scoring offense adding even more weapons just before the season begins is an exciting proposition. The process has progressed but nothing has been finalized.