Headline: Seattle Sounders Set to Acquire Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC
The Seattle Sounders are reportedly close to securing a new goal scorer to boost their struggling season, as confirmed by breaking news from The Athletic on Saturday.
MLS insider Tom Bogert and renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano indicate that the West Coast club is nearing an agreement to “acquire” Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC, with the transaction involving a “$6 million cash trade.”
Joveljić, a 27-year-old striker from Serbia, has had a productive season, netting eight goals and providing one assist so far. Before his time at Sporting KC, he made a significant impact in Major League Soccer while playing for LA Galaxy.
During his stint with the Galaxy, Joveljić showcased his scoring ability, notably contributing to the team’s successful MLS Cup campaign in 2024, where he tallied 21 goals and eight assists in just 33 matches.
The Sounders are hopeful that Joveljić’s proven track record can help propel them up from their current position in 12th place on the league table.
Seattle Sounders look to have identified a new goal scorer to try and revive their campaign, according to breaking news from The Athletic on Saturday.
MLS insider Tom Bogert, as well as Fabrizio Romano, have reported the West Coast club are on the verge of “acquiring” Dejan Joveljić from Sporting KC. The deal will include a “$6 million cash trade.”
The 27-year-old Serbia international currently has eight goals and one assist to his name this season. Prior to joining Sporting, Joveljić ran amok in MLS while signed to LA Galaxy.
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He impressed during the Galaxy’s run to the MLS Cup title in 2024, notably registering 21 goals and eight assists in 33 games.
Those are figures Seattle hopes can help lift them up from 12th in the table.
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