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TORONTO – An attacking midfielder in Spain could be Toronto FC’s next target.

Spanish paper MARCA reports Ager Aketxe is on GM Tim Bezbatchenko’s shopping list.

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Furthermore, MARCA adds Toronto FC brass met with Athletic Bilbao representatives last week in an effort to sign the 24-year-old former Spanish youth international on loan.

After being loaned to Segunda Division side Cadiz CF last season, Aketxe returned to Bilbao for the 2017/2018 season. Aketxe hasn’t started a La Liga match since returning.

However, the left-footed midfielder has appeared in five Europa League fixtures this season – including games against Hertha and Ukrainian side FC Zorya Luh.

A lack of playing time with Bilbao’s first team could hasten Aketxe’s move to MLS.

Toronto FC refused to comment when asked to confirm or deny MARCA’s report.

Whispers of Aketxe’s impending arrival come just days after the club inked right fullback Auro on loan from Sao Paulo. The 21-year-old Brazilian’s arrival almost immediately followed defender Gregory van der Wiel’s move to from Cagliari to BMO Field.