Middlesbrough attempted to re-sign former player Emmanuel Latte Lath, an Ivory Coast international whom they sold to Atlanta United in January 2025, on an initial loan deal. The 27-year-old does not have enough points for a UK visa, according to information from the Daily Mail. This issue has prevented the deal, ruling out a return to Middlesbrough. The visa complications also mean Burnley cannot sign the player, ending the possibility of a move to the Championship. As a result, the striker is now nearing a transfer to Bundesliga side Union Berlin, with discussions ongoing. Latte Lath, who has four caps for his country, is under contract with Atlanta until the end of 2028 and has a current market value listed by Transfermarkt at €10.00m.