Argentine midfielder Diego Valeri is in talks with Portland Timbers.

The Lanus midfielder is in the US this week and discussing a loan move with Portland.

"There were talks on the subject since last week, and Lanús received a one-year loan with the option of buying the player," a source told FutbolMLS.com. "Valeri is very excited to join MLS … but he still needs to come back to Buenos Aires for his work visa."