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Dutch defender linked to Chicago Fire

Reports from the official FC Groningen site claim the Dutch club has reached an agreement with the Chicago Fire for the transfer of 25-year-old defender Johan Kappelhof.

The Chicago Fire continue to target young, international defenders as the club appears set to sign FC Groningen defender Johan Kappelhof.

The FC Groningen website is claiming the club has reached an agreement with the Fire on the transfer of the 25-year-old Dutch international. Kappelhof, who is also half Ghanaian, scored three goals in 123 appearances for FC Groningen over a five-year span, playing a pivotal role in the club's 2015 KNVB Cup triumph.