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D.C. United in advanced talks to sign Tai Baribo from Philadelphia: Sources
- D.C. United is in advanced negotiations to sign Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union for about $4 million.
- Baribo could become a designated player for D.C. United if a deal is completed to replace Benteke.
- Baribo scored 19 goals in about 2,300 minutes for the Union last season, highlighting his scoring impact.
- Baribo joined the Union in 2023 and became a regular scorer by 2024.
- Philadelphia won the 2025 Supporters’ Shield with Baribo leading the attack under coach Bradley Carnell.
- The Union have signed Ezekiel Alladoh on a club-record deal worth about $4.5 million.
- D.C. United finished last in MLS last season and are undergoing an overhaul.
- The source identifies Tom Bogert as the senior writer for The Athletic providing exclusive MLS insights.
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