Make it two straight days that the name Giovani Dos Santos is linked by media to MLS.
A Tuesday report from Spanish outlet El Periódico Mediterráneo claims claims that the Mexican national team standout could be set to leave Spanish La Liga club Villarreal to move to MLS in a big-money transfer this summer with the LA Galaxy mentioned as a potential destination.
According to the outlet, Dos Santos has already turned down an offer from big-spending Mexican giants UANL Tigres, who are seeking Copa Libertadores glory this summer.
An exciting, attack-minded talent, Dos Santos spent years in the FC Barcelona system before continuing his career at England's Tottenham Hotspur, then returning to Spain with Mallorca and now Villarreal, where he had one goal and three assists in 27 league matches during the 2014-'15 season.
Dos Santos has made 86 appearances for the Mexican national team and recently scored for El Tri in their 2-2 friendly draw with Costa Rica in Orlando this week.
Other outlets on this side of the Atlantic have echoed the Spanish report, with Mexico's FutbolTotal.com.mx offering up some additional information.
The 26-year-old Dos Santos, who can play a range of roles on the flanks or centrally, has been called into Mexico's squad for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. El Tri have been drawn into Group C and the six-time champs will kick off their tournament against Cuba at Soldier Field on July 9, with group-stage matches vs. Guatemala and Trinidad & Tobago to follow.
The Galaxy are currently carrying their maximum allotment of three Designated Players: Robbie Keane, Omar Gonzalez and new arrival Steven Gerrard. But ESPN's Taylor Twellman suggested on Monday that MLS executives may be considering new signing mechanisms to court high-profile talent like Dos Santos and his Mexican teammate Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez,” a recurring subject of MLS transfer speculation whose name has been connected to the league again in recent weeks.
