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TORONTO -- Having just added a Spanish winger and Swiss fullback, Toronto FC still has its eyes set on landing a marquee designated player in addition to young Argentine forward Maximiliano Urutti. "Were working pretty much 24 hours a day on some fairly sizable signings," team president Kevin Payne told reporters after practice Friday at the MLS clubs north Toronto training centre. "Were coming up to the end of the transfer period, these things are all complicated but I do hope well have some news before the transfer period ends." The transfer window closes Aug. 8 but after that MLS teams have until Sept. 15 to sign players out of contract. Toronto (3-10-8) has signed 22 new players since the end of last season, with 25 going out the door. Only seven players on the current roster were with the team last year. The latest newcomers are 24-year-old Spanish winger Alvaro Rey, who saw 16 minutes action off the bench in last Saturdays 2-1 win over Columbus, and 25-year-old Swiss fullback Jonas Elmer, who arrived Thursday. Toronto has been after Urutti for months, with chief scout Pat Onstad playing Captain Ahab in search of the Argentine Moby Dick. "Weve chased him a long time," said Payne. "Weve watched him many, many, many times. Pat Onstad has seen him live on a number of occasions. "Our opinion of him has never wavered. We think hell be an outstanding player in our league. So we pursue that diligently." Urutti has severed his ties to Argentine club Newells Old Boys, which may ease his passage north. "We really think that Uruttis a player that will be one of the absolute top forwards in (MLS)," Payne said. "We think he will bang in goals." Goals have been an issue for Toronto whose top two strikers -- designated player Danny Koevermans and Robert Earnshaw - have been battling injuries. Only D.C. United with 10, has scored fewer goals than Toronto (19). Payne declined to identify the designated player in question or respond to reports of the clubs interest in Uruguayan World Cup star forward Diego Forlan. Toronto already has two designated players in Koevermans and Argentine midfielder Matias Laba. That leaves them with one slot open. Payne said the idea is to sign a DP and then use a new league designation to acquire and employ Urutti. Toronto currently has two international spots available. Elmer trained separately Friday, looking to find his legs after a long flight from Europe. Coach Ryan Nelsen said it will be up to the Swiss to force his way in the lineup. Ashtone Morgan has been the incumbent of late, at least since captain Darren ODea left for a club in Ukraine. ODeas departure left the club short of options at fullback. Richard Eckersley is the starter at right fullback with Ryan Richter and Darel Russell also available. Payne also said there have been some preliminary discussions with the Wellington Phoenix, a New Zealand member of Australias A-League, about keeping Jeremy Brockie. The Kiwi striker is on loan to Toronto through the end of August. "Anything longer-term with Brockie would likely happen next year," Payne said. "They want him back for their season. But I think theres a possibility that something could happen after that. Weve got a good relationship with the club. I think Brockies really enjoyed himself here." The Toronto GM says the club will start next season with salary cap space and a lot of roster flexibility with only a few guaranteed contracts carrying over. Koevermans US$1.66-million contract expires at the end of the season. When healthy, the Dutch big man has been productive and Payne said the team plans to sit down and talk to him about his future. "I think wed like to get him back on the field first before weve have that conversation," Payne said. The 34-year-old Koevermans return from knee surgery has been slowed by a series of minor injuries, most recently a calf problem. Toronto plays at New England (8-7-6) on Sunday. NOTES -- Earnshaw (hamstring) did some light training Friday. Coach Ryan Nelsen said his role Sunday would depend on how he reacts Saturday to training. Koevermans (calf) is still not ready.Nathan Eovaldi Red Sox Jersey . A lawyer for MLB, Matthew Menchel, confirmed Wednesday the league dropped its case against Biogenesis of America, its owner Anthony Bosch and several other individuals. The lawsuit had accused Biogenesis and Bosch of conspiring with players to violate their contracts by providing them with banned performance-enhancing substances. David Price Red Sox Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. 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The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators.Sydney chief executive Andrew Ireland has hailed the news the Swans will play this seasons AFL home finals matches at the SCG, unless they host a derby against cross-town rivals Greater Western Sydney.The Swans were contracted to play home finals matches this year at ANZ Stadium, but the AFL have reached an agreement with the venues management for finals against non-Sydney teams to be played at the SCG.AFL chief Gillon McLachlan said ANZ Stadium management and his organisation agreed it was in the best interests of Swans fans that the club played its finals at the SCG, unless they hosted GWS.ANZ Stadium can accommodate about 35,000 more patrons than the SCG.This is a win-win for both parties, with ANZ Stadium members having access to any Swans final played at the SCG and the Sydney fans being able to see their team play at the venue where they have so far played all matches through the 2016 season, McLachlan said.If the finals fixture produces a head-to-head match between the Swans and the Giants, this would possibly be the biggest game in NSW in the history of our sport and we would play that game at ANZ Stadium.The Swans havent played a finals game at the SCG for 11 years since their dramatic semi-final win over Geelong.Since thenn they have played eight finals matches at ANZ Stadium, winning the first seven before losing to North Melbourne in 2015, though more than half the games drew crowds smaller than the SCGs capacity.ddddddddddddWere really pleased with todays decision to move finals matches to the SCG because we know the preference of our members and supporters is to play finals at our home ground, Ireland said.Sydney have played at least three games a year at ANZ Stadium since 2002.They were scheduled to play three home games there outside finals in 2016, but an agreement was reached earlier in the year to shift those fixtures to the SCG, with ANZ Stadium members getting access to three matches at that venue in each of 2016, 17 and 18.It goes to the heart of our 14-year relationship that ANZ Stadiums valued members will have the opportunity to attend any Sydney Swans Finals matches scheduled at the SCG, ANZ Stadium chief executive officer Daryl Kerry said.He added if there was an all-Sydney final at his stadium, it would be fitting farewell to the code at the venue, which will soon be redeveloped into a rectangular shape. 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