After rumors of Javier Mascherano potentially moving to Atlanta United, the MLS side are linked with another versatile defender native from Argentina. Media outlet, TyC Sports, is reporting that Atlanta are far along in negotiations with Newell’s Old Boys of Argentina for 22-year-old Franco Escobar.
Much like the potential deal with Mascherano, it seems Atlanta head coach Tata Martino is using his impressive network to land prospects.
Escobar will be out of contract with the Argentina club at the end of this season, and has made 28 total appearances for Newell’s over the last three seasons.