LA Galaxy nears deal for Brazilian striker Nascimento

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- LA Galaxy is close to signing Brazil under-23 forward Matheus Nascimento on loan from Botafogo, according to media reports in the South American country.

The MLS club is hoping to secure the 20-year-old on an initial six-month agreement with an option to make the deal permanent when the loan expires, news outlet Lance reported on Monday.

It added that Nascimento had agr