Jozy Altidore to sign with Toronto FC in swap trade with Sunderland FC for Jermain Defoe

United States international forward Jozy Altidore is set to sign with Toronto FC in a trade with Sunderland AFC. In exchange, the Major League Soccer club will give English international Jermain Defoe to the English Premier League club.

Jozy Altidore most likely to join Toronto FC

Ever since ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman reported on Wednesday that USMNT and Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore was lining up a return to Major League Soccer, there has been a lot of speculation as to who would pay Altidore the $5 to $6 million annually he is seeking. There also is the issue of who would have the first crack at signing him. Today, however, that was all put to rest.

Jozy Altidore to Toronto FC?

United States international and former New York Red Bulls Academy player Jozy Altidore has been linked to a move to Major League Soccer, with Toronto FC being a possible destination, per Taylor Twellman.