Overview
- America de Cali publicly confirmed interest in hosting Inter Miami for a February 2026 friendly in Cali, with separate reports pointing to a likely January 24 match versus Alianza Lima in Peru and a possible Ecuador fixture soon after.
- Argentine reporter Germán García Grova says Miami are close to signing Racing Club right back Facundo Mura, positioning the 26-year-old as a leading option for 2026.
- German outlet reports indicate Timo Werner wants a winter move to Inter Miami after playing just one minute for RB Leipzig this season, though Miami’s level of interest is not confirmed.
- Two Designated Player slots are expected to open for 2026 with anticipated retirements of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, with reporting suggesting Rodrigo De Paul could take one of them.
- Team planning also factors in several expiring contracts and potential defensive changes, with Sergio Reguilón reported as a left-back target as Messi prioritizes a preseason he says will guide his World Cup readiness.