Toronto boss Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his interest in taking Jermain Defoe to Major League Soccer. The former New Zealand international is a huge fan having played with him during his brief spell at Tottenham.
Speaking on Canada's TSN network, Nelsen was asked about the possibility of Defoe coming and he said: "That's not a serious question, is it?
"Jermain Defoe in this league? Look what [Marco] Di Vaio has done! My goodness - incredible player.
"One of the most natural goalscorers I have ever come across. Always out training, always trying to score, a great guy.
"To get a guy like Defoe for the MLS, I cannot think of many that are more suited. I think if you ask most Premier League teams, they would take Defoe."
Nelsen confirmed he stays in touch with Defoe, adding: "It would be incredible. I call him and text him all the time.
"Him playing in Toronto would be phenomenal. If you look around the world and try and think of a realistic player - and I am not sure how realistic he is - that complements a league like ours, never gets injured, doesn't drink, can play high, low, scores all sorts of goals - do you know something I don't? Can you go over and sell it to him?"
