Inter Miami have been one of the most active teams in the transfer window this winter, with Javier Mascherano hard at work getting deals done to improve the squad.
This week alone has seen Inter Miami confirm the signing of Maximiliano Falcon from Chilean giants Colo-Colo, with the Uruguayan defender adding some much-needed quality and experience to the position.
Although Inter Miami have missed out on the signing of Neymar, the transfer window has been a relative success for the Florida franchise, with the reigning Supporters’ Shield holders improving in the right positions and moving on players who had no future in the roster.
With some time left before the closure of the transfer window, more signings are expected at Inter Miami, and the Herons could be about to pull off one of their biggest deals yet with David Beckham spearheading the move.
Inter Miami one big step away from signing Racing talent Baltasar Rodriguez
According to Bola VIP, Inter Miami have ‘everything agreed’ to sign Racing Club youngster Baltasar Rodriguez, with a final transfer fee with the Argentine talent still missing with Beckham and Jorge Mas eager to negotiate a figure.
Rodriguez has been linked with Inter Miami for most of the January transfer window with the Argentina youth international emerging as a top target for Mascherano, who has worked with the 21-year-old attacking midfielder in the past.
Indeed, Rodriguez would offer a lot of options for Inter Miami in both the midfield and the attack, with the youngster capable of playing out on the right-wing if needed for the Herons if signed.
And with Beckham now involved in making the deal happen, Inter Miami have a major advantage in trying to bring Rodriguez to Florida, who could now be tempted to make the switch with a legend in soccer working to make the transfer possible.
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Inter Miami could be MLS Cup favorites if they sign Rodriguez
Rodriguez is rightfully considered one of the most exciting prospects in South America, with the versatile attacking midfielder exactly the sort of profile Inter Miami should be targeting in the Lionel Messi era.
And if the Herons are reach a total agreement to bring the Argentine youth international to Florida, Mascherano’s side would be considered clear favorites for MLS Cup.
With the transfers Inter Miami have made already, the reigning Supporters’ Shield holders are in a great position to strive for more history next season, especially if Rodriguez is signed.