Overview
- Atlanta United sporting director Chris Henderson said the club is “having a few conversations” about Latte Lath and the striker was left out of the matchday squad for the 2-2 draw at Charlotte on Wednesday as a precaution.
- Multiple outlets report that Burnley has submitted an offer for Latte Lath but neither club has confirmed a deal and negotiations appear to be ongoing.
- If Atlanta completes a sale the move would free one of its three Designated Player slots and create roster and salary-cap space to pursue a high-profile forward.
- Latte Lath joined from Middlesbrough in February 2025 for a reported fee of about £22.5 million and after a five-goal burst he has produced just nine goals and three assists in 44 MLS appearances.
- A finalized move would shift the club’s immediate transfer plans with The Athletic linking Atlanta to targets such as Darwin Núñez and Breel Embolo and would mark a major change for a player returning to the English market after an uneven spell in MLS.