However, the two teams have allowed Cooper the opportunity to approve the move. Cooper has already turned down the opportunity to move outside MLS and it’s unclear as to whether he wants to leave the United States at this point in his career.
It is clear that he is not part of the Sounders plans. He has been training on his own since the start of the season.
The season ending injury to Cameron Porter makes the need for a striker urgent for the Impact.
It’s thought that the Impact would not be giving up a player asset in exchange for Cooper. Allocation or a draft pick would go Seattle’s way.
A final decision by Cooper is expected by the weekend.