Transfer news: Newcastle sign MLS star – What you need to know

The team who usually does the least business during the transfer window is Newcastle United. But as the club does a better job on the pitch, the club does better in the transfer window.

Before the biggest upset of the Matchday 24 transpired between the Toon Army and the Citizens, Sky Sports announced that Rafael Benitez might be a new midfielder heavier. Reports claim MSL side Atlanta United and English Premier League side Newcastle have agreed on a deal that sees the MLS player join Newcastle before the window closes.

The player is said to be on route and subject to a medical before the deal can be confirmed by the club. The fee for the player is in the region of £20 million, and a club record-breaking fee ( This sounds so unfamiliar I want to cry happiness for Rafa).

Jonjo Shelvey and Mo Diame are still out and first-team quality in needed now more than ever. The move will see one of two transfers coming in for the Toons, giving them a massive lift after already taking three points from previous champions, Manchester City.

What do we know about Miguel Almiron?

Miguel Almiron is a young 24-year-old, who will turn 25 in a couple of weeks from today’s date and is a Paraguayans. His professional career consists of him playing for three different clubs afore heading to the Premier League to join up with Rafa at St. James Park.

In order, Almiron has played for Cerro Porteno, Lanus, and then, Atlanta United. Newcastle had to fend off teams like Napoli for the player’s signature. Last season alone the attacking midfielder scored 22 goals in the MLS. This season hasn’t been any different, with him on 13 goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances.

He is yet to make a senior cap for his country, but it could come now that he’s made the move over to England. He is slick with the ball at his feet and has a massive eye for goal. Everything in one player that Newcastle needs all over the pitch.

After the deal is completed, Miguel Almiron is set to receive a salary of £30,000-per-week, as per reports. Goals have been a major factor absent from this Newcastle side. The manager is hoping he is the missing key for them to unlock the door of every other backline they found hard to breakdown prior to the signing.

Even if this man was a player from the worst league in the world, Rafa could use all the help he can get in the transfer window, while they fight a brutal brawl to stay up in the English Top Flight.