Jun 27, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Mexico forward Javier Hernandez (14) celebrates after scoring a goal against Costa Rica during the second half at Orlando Citrus Bowl. Costa Rica and Mexico tied 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Reports from juanfutbol.com have stated that Orlando City are on the verge of signing Mexican Superstar Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, with minor contract details being the only barrier between a contract becoming a done deal.

juanfutbol.com is a website that provides content written in Spanish. However, their sister site soccerly.com has translated the reports into English:

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez will play with Orlando City, this according to a source close to our sister-website Juanfutbol that states there are only minor contract details before the Mexican striker forms part of Major League Soccer; joining the likes of international superstars such as David Villa, Sebastian Giovinco, Fran Lampard, and soon to be Andrea Pirlo.

Orlando City and Chicharito have been linked together for months. These are the first reports stating that a deal is imminent.

A request to the Orlando City front office asking for confirmation of negotiations between OCSC and Hernandez were denied.

Soccerly goes on to say how Orlando City could add Hernandez even though OCSC already has three designated players, the league maximum: