Major League Soccer (MLS) continues to take firm steps in its sporting and economic growth, and the transfer market for the 2026 season could mark a new milestone. Several franchises have increased their investment in recent years and now the league is facing the possibility of closing one of the most expensive transfers in its history.
In this context, Toronto FC appears as a protagonist. The Canadian club has started formal negotiations for Josh Sargent, an American striker currently playing for Norwich City in English soccer. According to information published by specialized journalist Fabrizio Romano, the MLS club has submitted an offer of close to 18 million euros, a figure that would place him among the most expensive signings ever made by the league.
Who is Josh Sargent?
Josh Sargent is an international with the U.S. national team, with experience in both official tournaments and the playoffs.
Throughout his career he has played exclusively in Europe, without having played official matches in the MLS, despite his nationality.
The striker left the United States in 2017 to join Werder Bremen, where he made his Bundesliga debut.
Subsequently, in 2021, he made the jump to Norwich City, a club that in recent years has alternated between the Premier League and the Championship.
His possible return to North America would be one of the most important moves of the winter market.
In this context, Toronto FC emerges as a key player
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Would it be the third most expensive MLS signing?
If the deal goes through at the amounts being negotiated, Sargent would rank among the highest transfers in MLS history.
This reflects a structural change in the league, which no longer relies solely on free agent signings or players at the end of their careers.
It is important to clarify:
Lionel Messi arrived at Inter Miami as a free agent, albeit with an unprecedented commercial agreement.
Rodrigo De Paul joined MLS from Atletico Madrid for $15 million.
Still, the growth in transfer spending shows that MLS is looking to balance the competition.
In addition to avoiding a concentration of power in a few teams, especially in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup, which will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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