Sporting KC’s Vermes on Reid Returning, Gutierrez’s Contract, CCL, Transfer Targets and More

Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports On Wednesday, Sporting Kansas City announced roster moves for over half of their previously signed players, including the decision to let Matt Besler leave in free agency. Among those announced moves were players Winston Reid and Felipe Gutierrez, but there is more to the story.

Winston Reid Negotiations are Ongoing

In the original press release, Sporting KC indicated they had declined the option on Winston Reid’s contract. However, it’s more complicated than that. His “option” was an option to buy from the loan he was on via West Ham United from the English Premier League. Despite declining that option, SKC Head Coach and Sporting Director Peter Vermes indicated…