January 26 US Paper Talk: San Jose Earthquakes close in on World Cup star
Much-travelled defender Miguel Layun on his way to MLS, while Red Bulls’ Caden Clark lines up move to Europe.
SOCCER: San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on a deal to sign two-time Mexican World Cup defender Miguel Layun from Liga MX side Monterrey. The 32-year-old full back has previously played for Porto, Watford, Sevilla and Villarreal. (TUDN)
SOCCER: USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter believes the arrival of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea will have huge benefits for Christian Pulisic.
Former Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain boss Tuchel is expected to be announced as the new head coach of the Premier League club following Frank Lampard's sacking yesterday.
FOOTBALL: Tom Brady's father has revealed how the GOAT's preseason preparations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were overshadowed by his being admitted to hospital with COVID-19. Tom Brady Sr. was hospitalized for three weeks in September, while his wife Galynn remained at home despite being "sick as a dog".
"He's got his day job, and his night job was worrying about his mom and dad," said Brady Sr. "His day job was trying to get ready to play the New Orleans Saints the first game of the year." (Boston Herald)
BASEBALL: New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is in negotiations to rejoin Rakuten Eagles. (Sankei Sports)