This article was originally published on www.si.com as Vancouver Whitecaps ‘Finalizing’ Huge Deal for Thomas Muller. The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearing a deal to sign former Bayern Munich player Thomas Müller after reaching an principle agreement for the player’s discovery rights, reports have confirmed.

It seems to be a matter of when, not if Thomas Müller will join the Vancouver Whitecaps. They're finalizing a deal.

Former Bayern Munich icon Thomas Müller is "close" to a transfer to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps, according to Canadian news reports. The Canadian team's efforts to land the 2014 World Cup winner are "not done but close,