Atlanta United will need to get in the same financial ballpark as Urawa Red Diamonds if they are to prise Celtic striker Giorgos Giakoumakis to the MLS.
The Japanese side are the club in pole position to land the Greek international £4 million deal. and the big-spending J-League outfit are close to agreeing a deal with Celtic. They have also offered the 28-year-old a double-your-money contract, which is also net, for the forward who netted the winner in Saturday's 2-0 Viaplay Cup semi-final against Kilmarnock to set up a final versus Rangers on February 26th
American club Atlanta - who have a close connection with Premiership side Aberdeen - will need to stump up a similar financial package if they are to tempt Giakoumakis to America over Asia. It looks likely though that the 28-year-old is set to leave Parkhead after talks over a fresh contract to keep him broke down.
