MLS insider Tom Bogert responded to the De Paul news by confirming that the "only way" for the Herons to bring in the Argentinian midfielder is to free up a designated player (DP) spot, given De Paul's expected salary.

Lionel Messi has engaged in talks with a 'shock' club as his future with Inter Miami continues to be up in the air. Having joined the Florida-based team in 2023, the Barcelona legend has helped raise the stature of football in the United States over the last couple of years and he's made a pretty penny doing so.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami returned to action in the 2025 Major League Soccer season on the road against CF Montreal.