Miguel Almiron was Atlanta’s star man in 2017, but the club appear to be lining up replacements amid reported interest from Newcastle.
Following the conclusion of the 2017 MLS season on Saturday, transfer business in the United States is starting to hot up.
And Atlanta United are at the forefront of the early business, having already secured the signing of Argentine defender Franco Escobar.
More moves are set to follow, with ESPN reporting on Monday that Darlington Nagbe is potentially set for a move to Tata Martino’s men.
These are exciting times for Atlanta, but these latest transfers could also play into the hands of Newcastle United as they prepare to recruit reinforcements in January.
Newcastle are interested in Atlanta’s star man Miguel Almiron, according to CalcioMercato, and such a swoop only becomes more likely as the MLS side appear to sign potential replacements.
Nagbe could certainly play the same role as Almiron and so Atlanta may be more receptive to offers for a player that was voted MLS’s Newcomer of the Year.
As Dwight Gayle hits form again for the Magpies, the signing of a creative force like the Paraguay international could be key to their survival hopes.
Rafa Benitez would be wise to watch developments in Atlanta carefully over the next month as he mulls over various targets.
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