In terms of this year though, with Latte Lath looking likely to depart for Atlanta United, the picture for Boro is very different. As well as much more preparation for the eventuality of losing the striker, Boro’s Championship chances warrant a replacement for Latte Lath.

Click here to read a 30 second summary of this storyAtlanta United have reportedly "reached a verbal agreement" with Middlesbrough regarding what would be an MLS-record deal for forward Latte

Our Boro fan pundit does not think Emmanuel Latte Lath should go to Atlanta United over the Premier League if he is to leave the club

MLS big spenders Atlanta United, who are said to be in advanced talks for Middlesbrough talisman Emmanuel Latte Lath, have made a £15 million move for on-loan Leicester striker Odsonne Edouard, according to Alan Nixon.

MLS side Atlanta United have verbally agreed a fee for Emmanuel Latte Lath according to reports. Outlet GiveMeSport has reported that there is a verbal agreement between the Atlanta side and Middlesbrough over a potential record $20 million deal.

Middlesbrough have accepted a bid in the region of $20 million for Ivory Coast international forward Emmanuel Latte Lath, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.