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.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are finalizing a deal to sign German legend Thomas Müller, sources tell GIVEMESPORT. Vancouver have agreed in principle to acquire the "discovery rights" for Müller from FC Cincinnati, which was the last hurdle before the Whitecaps sign the player, sources say.

Has the time finally come for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to land a global soccer star? They're in talks with Thomas Müller right now.