Transfer Rumor: Atlanta United to make offer for Alan Velasco

Finally, an attacker rumor.

After a plethora of rumors linking the club to several center backs and a high-profile midfielder, we finally have some smoke emanating from the attacking area of the field.

According to Luiz Carlos Largo of ESPN Brazil, Atlanta United are preparing a bid for Alan Velasco of Boca Juniors.

Doug Roberson followed up the initial report, saying it lines up with his reporting. He says the way the deck could be shuffled is Latte Lath being sold to open up a DP spot for Koke to join, the Velasco (or someone of his caliber) to join on a TAM deal to fill the attacking void.

Soccer with Doug, by Doug Roberson@SoccerwithDoug

This would be the piece to the puzzle I wrote about re: Koke as a DP. ELL likely sold to open that DP slot for Koke, Velasco signs as TAM as striker to replace ELL

Luiz Carlos Largo @LARGOESPN

🚨 Do Boca para a MLS. Atlanta United prepara investida por Alan Velasco! O Atlanta United tem interesse concreto no atacante e analisa um movimento para levá-lo de volta à MLS. O Boca já não o considera inegociável e está aberto a ouvir ofertas. Velasco tem 23 anos, começou

10:04 PM · Jun 29, 2026 · 9.52K Views

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Velasco is still only 23 years old. He joined Boca Juniors from FC Dallas in 2025 for nearly $10 million. He has struggled in his time at Boca, with form and injuries. Despite that, if this report is true, it’s hard to envision Velasco being sold for a low enough transfer fee to make him a TAM player. Perhaps that means it’s loan deal of some kind?

Either way, it’s just nice to see a rumor for a player on the attacking side of the field. For now, this is just a vague rumor until something else emerges. The transfer mill appears to be kicking into high gear. We’ll keep you updated on any pertinent info.