Welcome to the ultimate submit on this three-part sequence the place we have a look at the gamers Atlanta United may usher in to fill among the gaps in sure components of the sector. Final time we talked about midfielders. At the moment, we are going to dive into doable superior aims.

Striker

Cristian Arango – Colombia, 27 years outdated

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All proper, hear, I do know what you are considering. There is no means LAFC is letting this man go along with the monster season he is having proper now. Properly… throughout the summer time, it really appeared like a real risk. He wasn’t a starter, he had simply 2 targets on the finish of Might, and sources stated LAFC was listening to provides for the Colombian striker.

Nonetheless, given his current type, it’s totally possible that Black and Gold have had a change of coronary heart about taking him out. Both means, it does not harm to ask about him, provided that Atlanta United may actually use a striker of his caliber.

Ola Kamara – Norway, 33 years outdated

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An MLS veteran and prolific ahead, Ola Kamara can carry so much to the Atlanta entrance line. Along with being final 12 months’s Golden Boot runner-up with 19 targets and 4 assists, he has proven wonderful attacking intuition and elegant ending capacity that nearly recollects Josef Martinez’s ending in 2018-19. Kamara additionally appeared 17 occasions for the Norwegian Nationwide Crew and scored 7 targets for the Lions. Kamara will likely be formally out of contract with DC United in December, so he presents an excellent alternative for Atlanta to make an attention-grabbing addition to their offense.

The principle downside with this signing is that Kamara performs primarily as a second striker, so he’ll play higher alongside Josef, Cisneros, Dwyer or no matter striker is on the group subsequent season. It might additionally imply a change in tactical setup, as Gonzalo Pineda normally runs a 3 entrance with just one striker.

Dany Mota – Portugal, 24 years outdated

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This is a participant who, not like many I’ve talked about earlier than, is definitely already taking part in in Europe however is perhaps open to transferring to MLS. Dany Mota has been at AC Monza since 2019 and has helped the membership rise from Serie C to Serie A, the place he competes this season. Mota has made 5 appearances for Monza in Serie A this season and has began 4 of their 10 matches (together with their 1-0 win over Juventus). He has nice attacking instincts, good tempo and likewise a strong shot. These are precisely the qualities the 5 Stripes may use to steer the offense subsequent season.

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Michael Barrios – Colombia, 31 years outdated

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One other MLS veteran eligible free of charge company on the finish of the 12 months, Barrios brings quite a lot of width to the assault and has pleasant ability in his recreation. He had 2 targets and seven assists in 1,908 MLS minutes this season. He’s able to working down the fitting flank and wreaking havoc whereas he additionally performs incredible crosses into the field. Whereas it is true that he isn’t probably the most thrilling participant on this listing, he’s eligible free of charge company on the finish of the season and Atlanta may most likely land him on a good contract to offer depth on the finish place.

Wanderson – Brazil, 27 years outdated

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Here’s a Brazilian title for you. Whereas the 5 Stripes do not precisely have the most effective observe document on the subject of signing Brazilians, this one might match the Atlanta system a bit higher. Not like Luiz Araujo, Wanderson is extra of a supporting winger. He has all of the qualities that Araujo has: the tempo, the ability on the ball and the attacking mentality, besides he is extra prone to get his head up and cross the ball somewhat than dribble by way of tons of visitors to get a shot. . Nonetheless, that is to not say that he does not stand an excellent probability in opposition to him. He presently has 6 targets in 18 appearances for Sport Membership Internacional within the Brazilian Serie A. In 2016, he hung out with RB Salzburg and the place he recorded 3 targets and 9 assists. Is he prone to should be a DP signing? In all probability, however I feel it could be definitely worth the crucial strikes.

Pablo Solari – Argentina, 21 years outdated

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Solari is my private selection for a proper winger. He has seven targets in 14 appearances for River Plate this season and truthfully, he is quite a lot of enjoyable to look at. He has an identical profile to Araujo, however he appears to be like higher in nearly each space: dribbling, passing, taking pictures, you title it. He has a knack for locating the fitting house and making penetrating runs from behind. The Argentine reference to Almada may additionally yield some excellent outcomes. He’s valued at round $6.6 million proper now, so it’s positively a doable transfer and followers will certainly take pleasure in watching him play as properly.

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Dániel Sallói – Hungary, 26 years outdated

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A participant with good MLS and worldwide expertise, Sallói is a dynamic winger who performs properly as an inside ahead. This season he performed 29 video games with Sporting Kansas Metropolis through which he scored 7 targets and 4 assists. Final season was undoubtedly his most profitable as he scored 16 targets and supplied 8 assists. He additionally has 4 appearances for the Hungarian Nationwide Crew. Sallói is fast to make runs from behind and can also be able to figuring out diagonal runs and taking part in with a teammate. His photographs are nice and his crosses are fairly good too. His contract with SKC expires on the finish of the season, so Atlanta may attempt to make a transfer on him as a free agent.

Derrick Etienne Jr. – Haiti, 25 years outdated

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This is one other participant who has been within the league for nearly his complete profession. Etienne is a participant with velocity and a lethal attacking intuition. He’s a participant who likes to get into the realm and is aware of the place to be in order that his teammates discover him and create a chance for him. When he will get the ball into the realm, he normally scores. His passing can also be wonderful as his direct passes are very straightforward on the eyes and create thrilling alternatives for his group on the counterattacks. Ettiene had 9 targets and 6 assists in 33 appearances for the Columbus Crew this season and his contract with them runs out on the finish of the 12 months. If Atlanta strikes quick and makes him an excellent provide, the 5 Stripes may discover themselves with a severe asset up entrance.

Joao Rojas – Ecuador, 25 years outdated

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Rojas is a lot enjoyable to look at. He makes scoring look nearly too straightforward. His capacity on the ball is unbelievably good and watching him maneuver round 4 defenders with ease earlier than hitting a strong shot may be very thrilling. Final 12 months, he performed with CS Emelec in Ecuador’s First Stage Sequence within the Copa Libertadores and scored 3 targets and three assists in simply 5 appearances. He then transferred to Liga MX’s Monterrey, the place he to this point solely has one help in 2 appearances. He additionally has 8 caps for the Ecuadorian Nationwide Crew. General, he would add penetration to the offense and convey quite a lot of pleasure to the followers.