The rumour of Saphir Taider joining the Impact has been around since it was revealed that Dzemaili wanted to leave. The signing is imminent and while the Impact has not officially announced the signing of the Algerian international midfielder, many reliable sources have confirmed it. Taider is a great addition and can do a lot for the Impact.
While many are referring to Taider as Dzemaili replacement, they are not exactly the same type of players. Taider can contribute offensively just as much as he can defensively which is a important skill for a central midfielder. Taider is also at the turning point of his career, being only 25 he still has a lot of playing left in his career and could become an Algerian superstar.