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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Portland Timbers bid for Germán Berterame</li><li>Argentine valued at $15m</li><li>MLS side pushing for club-record deal</li></ul>

The next Argentine MLS star? Portland Timbers make ambitious move for $15m-rated German Berterame from CF Monterrey

<p><a href="https://theathletic.com/5312227/2024/03/02/portland-timbers-german-berterame-offer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that $15m rated Germán Berterame would be tied for the second-highest MLS transfer of all time, alongside Ezequiel Barco and Gonzalo Martinez - both formerly of Atlanta United. The Timbers have an open DP slot, and Phil Neville is looking to bolster his squad with a marquee signing.</p><p></p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72;height: 40;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Timbers are in need of a goal-scoring striker, and it appears that they have honed in on their man. However, they do have a backup plan, with the same report sharing that they are a potential suitor for Club America's Jonathan Rodriguez.</p><p>Berterame has 23 goals and nine assists in 61 appearances for <em>Los Rayados. </em>Neville appears to believe that the Argentine can produce even better numbers in MLS and is ready to work with the Timbers to splash the cash if the two clubs can come to an agreement over the transfer.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Five Stripes also own the most expensive incoming transfer in World Cup winner Thiago Almada, as well.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Monterrey take on Pumas Sunday evening in Liga MX action, and with a win, they could move atop the league standings. Portland, meanwhile, takes on D.C. United late Saturday night.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BERTERAME AND THE TIMBERS?

The next Argentine MLS star? Portland Timbers make ambitious move for $15m-rated Germán Berterame from CF Monterrey | Goal.com

The Portland Timbers are in pursuit of Monterrey&apos;s superstar forward Germán Berterame.