FC Dallas defender George John closing on a move to Blackburn Rovers – MLS News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385. Though a deal is yet be finalised, an agreement would be reached in the coming days, according to reports.
The MLS club has allowed the defender to travel to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Greece-c2908 and then to England where he will finalise the paperwork.
"The fee has been agreed in principle," John’s agent, Theodore Philipakos, told the media on Monday. "We haven't negotiated personal terms with Blackburn. Dallas and MLS have allowed him to travel, and we're taking steps toward that."
John has Greek nationality and the player is in Greece to procure the papers required to complete his move. Once he gets the green signal from Ewood Park, he will be on his way to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 where he will sign the agreement.
“George flew to Greece on Monday to take care of passport issues," FCD president and CEO Doug Quinn confirmed in a statement. "We are talking to Blackburn about a possible transfer, but no deal is finalized at this time."
John was selected in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by the Toros. Since then the player has posted 68 matches in the last two seasons making him a permanent figure in the starting line-up. The player started the 2010 MLS Cup final in November, which the Hoops eventually
lost to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Colorado-Rapids-c38849.
Even though FCD have depth enough to replace the US international, their presence on multiple fronts, Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and CONCACAF Champions League in addition to the MLS, will certainly challenge his replacement to the fullest.
Should the deal reach the desired outcome, John will be the fifth American to dress up for the Rovers after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Yelldell.
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