Sporting Kansas City is actively pursuing the signing of Toulouse winger Yann Gboho as they look to strengthen their squad this summer. According to sources, Toulouse is expected to value Gboho at around $20 million, which would set a new club record for Sporting Kansas City if the deal goes through. Currently, the club's record signing is Alan Pulido, who was acquired for $9.5 million. Gboho, who recently completed his best season with 10 goals and three assists, is a former France youth international and has expressed a desire to represent the Ivory Coast national team in the future.

The club is undergoing a transitional phase following the departure of long-time head coach Peter Vermes and a change in ownership. New Chief Soccer Officer David Lee is focused on revamping the team's roster to better compete in Major League Soccer. Head coach Rapha Wicky has been working to improve the team's performance, which has seen them struggle at the bottom of the Western Conference with only 11 points from 14 matches.

Sporting Kansas City currently has two Designated Players, Dejan Joveljic and Manu Garcia, and they are looking to add a third this summer. The pursuit of Gboho indicates the club's intent to invest in talent that can help elevate their performance in the league. As the summer transfer window approaches, fans will be watching closely to see if Sporting Kansas City can secure this promising winger and make a significant impact on their season.