Talks between Atlanta United and Celtic striker Giorgios Giakoumakis appear to be off as the Greek international is set to “tie up the formalities” of a £4 million transfer to Japanese top-flight club Urawa Red Diamonds, per a report from The Scotsman, among others.
Per Ross McLeish, a deal should be finalized “in the coming days”.
Giakoumakis emerged as a target for Atlanta United as it looks to add to its ranks following the departure of Josef Martinez. But Greek publication Sports DNA cited “Celtic’s refusal to offload” the 28-year-old as Atlanta sought to bring him in on loan with an option to buy, while Celtic were out to sell him outright.