Olivier Giroud has won the World Cup and UEFA Champions League during his decorated career, yet even Los Angeles FC's famed French striker is impressed by the extraordinary nature of the stakes when his team hosts Club América on Saturday night.

Garcia had made his first-team debut for Real Madrid last season itself and had some minutes in the current campaign, even scoring and assisting a goal.

They feel the middle of pitch is well-covered, and although they are still looking at options, there is less urgency and they have ruled out spending big on the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Rodri Hernand...