Leeds United’s stance over making an offer for Middlesbrough star Emmanual Latte-Lath has been revealed after Atlanta United reportedly reached a verbal agreement for the striker.
GiveMeSport writer Tom Bogert confirmed a move to the United States had taken a step closer to a successful conclusion on Thursday after the MLS outfit submitted a league record offer. He posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Atlanta United reach verbal agreement with Middlesbrough on potential MLS record deal for Emmanuel Latte Lath, per sources. Fee in region of $20m. Not done yet. Atlanta working to finalize personal terms. Details to sort.”
Leeds had been linked with a big money move for the two-times capped Ivory Coast international after he plundered his way to ten goals in 26 appearances this season and played a key role in helping Michael Carrick’s side move into contention for promotion into the Premier League. Latte-Lath has been linked with several clubs but it is the MLS outfit that have made the most firm move to secure his services as part of a double swoop on North East clubs after reports suggesting they were also in talks to sign Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron.
Latte-Lath was linked with Ipswich Town and West Ham United earlier this season – and Leeds were also said to be keen on a move for the striker as they look to hand a boost to their attacking options ahead of a final push for promotion into the Premier League. However, journalist Ben Jacobs has now claimed the Whites are yet to make a bid and it would be unlikely they would match the offer made by Atlanta.
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Speaking to Leeds Live, he said: “You can play [Manor] Solomon in that position. He’s capable of playing there, he flits in between wide areas and that position. What [Brenden] Aaronson brings you is high energy, pressing, but he doesn’t quite have that quality at the top end of the pitch to find that final ball. In an ideal world, you would look at someone like [Emi] Buendia at Villa who is not getting the game time he needs and needs half-a-season of play to get his confidence back. He’s someone who would be absolutely ideal for Leeds.”
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