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Atlanta United reportedly have bid accepted by Middlesbrough for striker Emmanuel Latte Lath, setting potential MLS record fee

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Atlanta United have had an MLS record bid in the region of $20M reportedly accepted by English Championship side Middlesbrough for Ivorian forward Emmanuel Latte Lath. The striker and the MLS side are working to finalize personal terms over a potential transfer, while others remain cognizant of the EFL side willing to move their star striker, per a <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/middlesbrough-accept-potential-mls-record-bid-for-latte-lath-atlanta-united-sources/" target="_self">report from GiveMeSport.</a>The Ivory Coast international has had a sensational run of matches for the English side since his 2023 arrival from Serie A side Atalanta, scoring 26 goals in 56 appearances.In 2024-25, he has 12 goal contributions in 26 matches for The Boro.The current MLS record was set by FC Cincinnati this offseason when the Eastern Conference side <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/fc-cincinnati-reportedly-set-mls-transfer-record-set-to-sign-togo-international-kevin-denkey-for-usd16-2m-from-belgian-side-cercle-brugge/blta999e515b86e22d2" target="_self">added forward Kevin Denkey to their ranks</a> for $16.2M.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Atlanta are currently in the midst of a winter overhaul, after cleaning house during the 2024 MLS campaign that saw them transfer <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/caleb-wiley-usmnt-chelsea-next-alphonso-davies/blte155556bcc7c4f19" target="_self">Caleb Wiley</a>, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/atlanta-united-transfer-argentina-international-thiago-almada-mls-record-fee/bltbd47d112439f57b1" target="_self">Thiago Almada</a> and Giorgis Giakoumakis out of the club for north of $50M in transfer fees. In addition, they moved on from head coach Gonzalo Pineda, sacking him in the summer, and appointing interim head coach Rob Valentino to ride out the rest of the campaign. They splashed with one major signing over the summer, adding Russia international and 2024 UEFA Europa League champion Alexey Miranchuk to their ranks, paying Atalanta a reported $10M for his services.Over the second half of the season, Valentino overachieved with the club, seeing them into the playoffs where they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/inter-miami-player-ratings-atlanta-united-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-herons-eliminated-2024-mls-playoffs--biggest-upset-in-league-history/bltf4920fddc4b032a5" target="_self">shockingly eliminated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami</a> in Round One of MLS' Best-of-3 series. They were eliminated in the Conference semifinals by Orlando City.This offseason, they appointed former MLS Cup-winning manager Ronny Deila as head coach, handing him the reigns to the program going forward while appointing Chris Henderson as their new Sporting Director.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Atlanta are also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/atlanta-united-newcastle-miguel-almiron-paraguayan-club-mls/blt573e340b4c9a4ee9" target="_self">engaging in talks with Paraguay star and Newcastle winger Miguel Almiron</a> over a potential sensational return to the club this January. In 2017 and 2018, Almiron starred with the MLS side before earning a move abroad to England. Now, six years on, he could be bound for a remarkable reunion at Mercedes Benz Stadium if they can get the deal over the line.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Five Stripes are currently in their first week of MLS preseason action, working under new head coach Ronny Deila. Their first competitive showing of the calendar year will come in a friendly against Chattanooga FC on Jan. 25.

WHAT NEXT FOR ATLANTA?

Atlanta United reportedly have bid accepted by Middlesbrough for striker Emmanuel Latte Lath, setting potential MLS record fee | Goal.com

The MLS side are working on personal terms with the forward after the EFL side reportedly accepted their bid Thursday