The LA Galaxy are reportedly in talks to sign Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong on loan from English Premier League side Watford.
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The Nigeria international helped the Hornets to promotion from the EFL Championship after joining from Italian side Udinese last season and was a regular at the beginning of this campaign, starting 18 of Watford’s first 21 Premier League matches.

But the center-back has lost his place since heading to the Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria captain, failing to play a single Premier League game since returning.

On Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Roger Gonzalez reported the Galaxy were in talks with Watford over a possible loan deal to bring Troost-Ekong to Los Angeles.

Watford denied the two clubs were in contact over the following hours, but according to 90min, citing sources, the Galaxy are looking to push ahead with a loan deal.

The MLS transfer window remains open until May 4, giving the clubs plenty of time to agree a deal, while the secondary window opens just over two months later on July 7.

Should he depart the Premier League for the MLS, Troost-Ekong would add valuable depth and quality to the Galaxy’s centre-back options. At the moment, Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney has just three central defenders at his disposal: Nick DePuy, Sega Coulibaly, and Derrick Williams.

LA Galaxy have made a positive start to the 2022 season and sit third in the Western Conference with nine points from five games.
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