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Rumor: Sporting KC Linked to 19-Year-Old Brazilian Defensive Midfielder

The Major League Soccer offseason has come limping out of the gates with the extension until November for teams to announce their roster moves. That doesn’t mean things aren’t happening in the background.

The first rumor of the offseason emerged today from Goal.com. They are reporting that 19-year-old defensive midfielder Igor Jesus is being linked to a move to Sporting Kansas City. He currently plays for Flamengo in Brazil, but he primarily features for their U-20 team.

Goal, via Google Translate, is reporting that Sporting KC, “sent an official document showing interest in the midfielder,” however, it goes on to say that SKC “discarded” the negotiations due to the price.