Another one seemingly bites the dust. Atlanta United appear set to be spurned a third time in their attempt to sign a starting caliber centerback from Argentina. On the heels of reports that Sao Paulo have offered $4 million for Alan Franco, Cesar Luis Merlo follows up by reporting that the Five Stripes have already moved on and are looking for yet another centerback to sign.
In addition to that bombshell, Merlo adds that there were several other complications in the negotiations between Atlanta and Independiente for Franco. This isn’t too surprising considering the Argentine club’s history of difficult negotiations.