CF Montreal’s roster still up in the air as trade rumours swirl

Kei Kamara may not be the only attacker on his way out among CF Montreal. The MLS soccer club's third week of training camp is underway.

CF Montreal’s roster remains in a state of flux to start the third week of training camp thanks to a tumultuous off-season.

While Major League Soccer clubs usually try to sort their business before the start of camp, Montreal’s attack could look extremely different with both arrivals and departures potentially affecting the club’s front line.

A big source of the uncertainty comes from the Kei Kamara trade speculation, which has not stopped since the striker’s public request to be moved two weeks ago.

Kamara was not present at training Monday.

“He’s already lost a week of work because he reported to camp late,” said head coach Hernan Losada of Kamara. “Everything that happened before my arrival is between him and the club, but now that I’m here as coach, I’m quite frankly disappointed.”

Kamara may not be the only attacker on his way out. In recent weeks, reports linking Joaquin Torres to Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia Union have picked up steam, coming to a head when the Argentine winger did not train with the club, despite being fit.

Those potential departures — along with Mason Toye’s history of injuries — means more of the offensive load could be placed on the shoulders of Romell Quioto, who has led the team in scoring each of the past three years.

“I haven’t had the chance to speak (with Losada) yet, but he knows my quality and what I bring to the team and whatever role he sees me in, I’ll do to the best of my ability,” said Quioto who scored 15 goals last season. “I’m not focused on any new addition the team might be considering, but if we bring in attackers, they will have to be able to bring improvements where needed.”