Almiron is said to have been a top target for Newcastle United.
Newcastle United have agreed terms with their Atlanta namesakes over the transfer of Miguel Almiron to Tyneside, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The website claims Almiron – a reported top target for Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez – is flying to England for a ‘physical’ on Tuesday.
Barring any hiccoughs, the Paraguayan attacking midfielder will become the Magpies’ first signing of the January transfer window.
The AJC states financial terms of the deal are not yet known, although it states Newcastle had ‘reportedly’ not wanted to pay more than $20 million (around £15 million) – $10 million short of the asking price outlined by Atlanta’s president, Darren Eales.
Newcastle are also closing in on the signings of Andreas Samaris and Antonio Barreca, from Benfica and Monaco respectively, according to the Telegraph.
Samaris is a central midfielder while Barreca plays left-back.
Almiron has scored or assisted 49 goals in the past two Major League Soccer seasons, leading to double All-Star recognition.
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