The Dynamo's next signing could be a 21-year old defender from Venezuela's first division.

The Dynamo are showing interest in Carabobo FC center back Alejandro Fuenmayor, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Chronicle Friday afternoon.

The same sources said despite a report by independent Venezuelan soccer Web site Solovenex saying the transfer would be announced later today, that a deal has not been finalized. The process is not that far along.

Fuenmayor debuted with Carabobo when he was 17 years old. He appeared in 21 games in all competitions for Carabobo last year.

Carabobo placed third in the 18-team league last season. The team conceded 13 goals in 17 games.