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Independiente manager admits “important” transfer offer received from Atlanta United for defender Alan Franco

Judging by the way Independiente manager Julio Falcioni spoke to Argentine media yesterday after his team’s 6-0 league win, it sounds like Atlanta United has a real chance to land a much needed center back in El Rojo’s Alan Franco.

“I do not like these kind of situations that are presented to players at some point in his career. My intention was always to strengthen it so that he could perform better and priced. There is today an important offer for him and the club,” Falcioni told reporters (translated by Google).

Atlanta United is reported to have submitted a bid of $2.