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Toronto FC are making a habit of finding centre-backs in England that they think can make a bigger impact in Major League Soccer.
TFC are on the verge of signing Arsenal Under-21 captain Zane Monlouis to bolster their defence, according to Neil Davidson, whose source suggests an official announcement would come soon.
The English-born centre-back has previously represented England at the U-15 and U-17 levels but is also eligible for Jamaica. He was called into Jamaica’s U-23 camp last March. Monlouis has been with Arsenal since 2012 and signed his first professional contract in October 2020.
Last season, he gained first-team experience during a short loan stint with League One side Reading and was named to Arsenal’s matchday squad for a Champions League fixture in October, although he did not feature. The Reading loan did not provide the game action he was hoping for. Monlouis played just 73 minutes for Reading’s U21s and five for the first team.
TFC general manager Jason Hernandez admitted when Robin Fraser was introduced as the club’s new head coach last month that the front office were still in the market for a forward, midfielder, and centre-back this winter. Monlouis would tick that defensive box.
Last week, TFC strengthened its attack by securing Norwegian international forward Ola Brynhildsen on a season-long loan from Denmark’s FC Midtjylland, with an option to make the move permanent. The club also brought in Canadian international winger Theo Corbeanu on loan from Spain’s Granada.
Under new head coach Robin Fraser, the team is wrapping up preseason camp in Florida. The Reds open the new MLS regular season on Saturday against D.C. United.
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