Brandon Vazquez to quit MLS! USMNT striker on the move with Liga MX big-hitters Monterrey closing in on $8.5m transfer

FC Cincinnati are all set to sell their star player to Mexican club CF Monterrey for an $8.5m (£6.7m)transfer fee, according to The Athletic. The report further states that Monterrey will pay $7.5m (£5.9m) up front while $1m (£789k) will be paid as add-ons.

Along with the Liga MX club, Championship side Middlesbrough have also submitted a bid to sign the USA international. Clubs like Brentford, Hoffenheim and Borussia Monchengladbach were also thought to be keen on bringing in Vazquez, although none of have submitted bids yet.

The Orange and Blue, who won the 2023 Supporters' Shield, have already completed their first signing ahead of the new MLS season as they announced the arrival of former Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson on Wednesday.

The American side, who could not progress beyond the Conference Finals last season, will begin their journey in MLS 2024 on February 25 against Toronto FC.