TORONTO — Toronto FC's search for goal scoring went to Portugal as the Major League Soccer club made an attempt to sign Benfica striker Nuno Gomes.
But both sides of the negotiation that has taken place over the past month say there will be no deal.
Gomes, 32, scored seven goals in 25 league games for Benfica this past season and scored two more in 10 games in other competitions for the club.
One source said that Gomes rejected Toronto's offer on Saturday.
The player is represented by CDS Soccer Inc. Sports Management.
In other developments, look for the Brian McBride situation to be resolved by Monday or Tuesday.
McBride is returning to MLS from Fulham of the English Premier League and wants to play for his hometown team, the Chicago Fire. Toronto holds his MLS rights and has been negotiating with Chicago on a deal that would send McBride to the Fire.
Toronto FC plays the Fire Saturday night in Chicago.
McBride could not play in MLS until after Tuesday when the MLS transfers window opens.
