The first New York Red Bulls transfer rumor of 2021 involves reportedly striking out on the acquisition of a well-pedigreed defender.
O Jogo reveals Tiago Ilori turned down a loan offer, one that would have run through the entire 2021 season. The English-Portuguese center back rejected the move believing New York “was not the right option to continue his career.” With a reported annual salary of 1.3 million euros and a contract that runs through June of 2024, Sporting Lisbon is attempting to get the seldom used 27-year-old reserve player off the books.