Source: Team_Talk
Akinbiyi closes in on Houston move
The 34-year-old has passed a routine medical with Dynamo and now needs to secure his release from the Clarets before his transfer can proceed.[LNB]Dynamo chief operating officer Chris Canetti is delighted Akinbiyi has an option to join the club as it ends their off-season search for attacking reinforcements.[LNB]The former Wolves, Leicester, Crystal Palace, Stoke, Burnley and Sheffield United man could make his Dynamo debut this weekend against DC United if the relevant paperwork is secured in time.[LNB]"Our search for a forward has been very public since the offseason," said Canetti.[LNB]"Finally we have settled on a player who we thing will come here and bring great results. We are very happy to have him join us.[LNB]"He has signed an MLS contract to play with the Dynamo. Once he finalises his buyout with (Burnley) we will be able to file for officially for the international transfer paperwork."[LNB]Despite being at the back end of his career, Akinbiyi insists he still has at least two more years of football in him.[LNB]"I was looking for a change," he said. "I am a winner, and I know a lot of people will point to my age, but I feel comfortable with it. I know I have a couple more good years in me."[LNB][LNB] Burnley 13/8, Derby 17/10, Draw 9/4
