Chicago Fire reportedly planning double swoop for Goretzka and Lewandowski

He is said to be in Chicago this weekend. He failed to qualify for the World Cup with the Polish national team. Chicago Fire sits in third place in the current MLS season and is coached by head coach Gregg Berhalter. The club's squad comprises 29 players.

Goretzka at the World Cup

Goretzka prepared with the German national team last week at Chicago Fire's club facilities for the XXL tournament. He is part of the World Cup squad and belongs to the German selection competing at the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Date of birth/Age: 02/06/1995 (31) – Goretzka is therefore 31 years old.

FC Bayern Munich, where Goretzka is still under contract, leads the Bundesliga table. The German record champion's coach is Vincent Kompany, and the squad comprises 25 players. For Goretzka, a move to the MLS would be a radical departure after many years with the German serial champions.

European competition

There is said to be interest in the midfielder from several top European clubs, including AC Milan. However, according to Bild, talks with the Rossoneri are currently on hold following a change in the sporting leadership. This could put Chicago Fire in a strong position in the race for Goretzka.

"The Athletic" cites sources familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly. According to the report, Chicago Fire has long been interested in Lewandowski and is evidently looking to make a big splash in the transfer market.

Bundesliga players in the MLS

North American soccer already features several former Bundesliga professionals. Former Bayern teammate Thomas Müller (36) plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps, former BVB player Marco Reus (37) plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy, and ex-Leipzig player Timo Werner (30) plays for the San Jose Earthquakes. The MLS is thus increasingly developing into an attractive destination for established European stars.