Rumor updates in MLS

We'll keep this quick. Here's an update on some items:

New York Red Bulls

@TheRedestBull (twitter) had a talk with defender Kosuke Kimura about a wide variety of topics. Kosuke went back to Japan for a month an then started training again, getting ready for preseason. Kosuke also said he expects a rotating system of defenders that now includes Richard Eckersley from Toronto. Speaking of the possibility of a new DP entering the team, "I have heard some rumors, but nothing (concrete) so far."

MLS Transfers has learned that the Red Bulls have already began searching for Henry's successor. Multiple sources have said that talks with Drogba have happened in the past couple of months as well as a preliminary talk to Valencia striker Jonas to gauge his interest in joining the squad. 

Philadelphia Union

Seems like Fred, training with the Union, is close to getting a contract back with the team. More information to come.

No news has come this way about a certain defender. Not buying that rumor just yet...

Laba update

Matias Laba, currently a DP for Toronto FC, is moving by March 1.

Interest from the Crew was shot down today but more MLS teams are interested including Houston and Chivas USA. Another option is Mexican club Toluca but Toronto wants him to learn the league more. Because of that, a loan to an English Championship team was denying some weeks ago.

More information within the next 24-48 hours is expected.

Details from Sochaux on Nogueira deal

A very reliable source in Sochaux has let MLS Transfers know some details of the Nogueira deal.

-The Union approached Sochaux some weeks ago about a transfer for Nogueira.

-Sochaux originally wanted somewhere around $2 million for him and the Union "immediately laughed at this".

-After some weeks of back and forth banter, a $200k price was put on Nogueira in which the Union agreed to pay.

-The Union will owe Sochaux an extra $150k if they get relegated from Ligue 1 at the end of May 2014 AND will have the first rights back to Nogueira if they get promoted to Ligue 1 and the player wants to go back to France.

Ronald Vargas Rep: Anderlecht future isn't bright, Red Bulls still in sight

Based off of various reports, it seems the Red Bulls are not interested in Ronald Vargas due to monetary and tactical reasons. This may be true at the moment but who knows what the Red Bulls will need come the summer transfer window. MLS Transfers reached out to Ronald Vargas' Public Relations representative (with the the help from a few South American journalists) who told us the most recent updates for their client:

- Ronald had a sit down meeting with Anderlecht twice within the past week to discuss the next 6 months

- Ronald is contracted to Anderlecht until June, which he plans to fulfill 

- After his contract runs down, he will have another meeting with Anderlecht staff to discuss future with club

- Ronald has had formal offers from Switzerland and Brazil only (No mention of club names) within the past two weeks

- Ronald is interested in all options that become available to him after June 

And most importantly to Red Bull fans...

- Ronald's European based representatives are in midst of planning a meeting with Red Bulls Soccer Director, Gerard Houllier

- Ronald is still interested in North, Central and South American options

Don't close the book just yet.