Newcastle close to record deal to sign Miguel Almirón from Atlanta

• Fee for Paraguay midfielder believed to be around £20m
• Rafael Benítez hopeful Almirón will be first January signing

Newcastle have agreed a deal in principle to sign Miguel Almirón from Atlanta United for a club-record fee believed to be around £20m.

The Paraguay midfielder is keen to move to the Premier League club, despite late interest from Napoli and Internazionale, and is expected to arrive for a medical on Wednesday or Thursday.

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