The summer transfer window is right around the corner, and it is only fair to assume that New York City FC have at least a small shopping list prepared for the occasion. With Andrea Pirlo rapidly approaching the end of his stay in the Bronx - be it voluntarily or by force - as well as loanee Yangel Herrera being slated to return to Manchester City at the end of the calendar year, the Boys in Blue will have some midfield spaces to fill come 2018.
Initially, there were rumors regarding NYCFC’s interest in defensive midfielder Lebogang Phiri, who currently plays for Danish club Brøndby IF as well as the South African national team.