Overview

• América formally contacted Columbus Crew on July 31 to inquire about Diego Rossi but received a definitive “not for sale” response.
• Columbus Crew values Rossi at about $6.5 million and remains reluctant to part with the MLS’s highest-paid player, who earns roughly $3.36 million per season.
• Following Denis Bouanga talks collapsing over a reported $15 million fee and slot constraints, América shifted its recruitment focus to Rossi as an alternative target.
• Liga MX limits on nonhomegrown players force the club to find a new destination for Javairo Dilrosun before registering any incoming foreign signing.
• With the transfer window closing in September, América is discreetly scouting other striker options to reinforce its attack for the Apertura 2025.