Los Angeles FC is attempting to sign a "global star" in time for the club's MLS debut in 2018, with the expansion franchise shortlisting 10 potential recruits who could finalise agreements during the 2017 summer transfer window.
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney is one of those being considered by the club, with Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Mexico international Javier Hernandez also regarded as players of interest.
With New York City FC luring the likes of David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo to MLS since its launch in 2015, the LAFC hierarchy is determined to sign an A-list player young enough and with the necessary star status to emulate David Beckham's success with the LA Galaxy.