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Newcastle transfer news: Local reporter reveals update that will delight fans
NEWCASTLE are set to break their club transfer record with the signing of Miguel Almiron today.
Almiron is in Newcastle and will be confirmed as their record signing today after a deal with Atlanta United was agreed over the weekend.
The Paraguay star jetted in to the north east and was staying in a hotel in the city last night.
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And local reporter Lee Ryder has delivered some insight into the situation.
He tweeted: “Miguel Almiron spent the night in Newcastle last night and can't wait for the challenge ahead of him.
He's already impressed with the club and passion of the fans
“He's already impressed with the club and passion of the fans. He feels fit and ready to play.”
Almiron was Rafa Benitez’s top target coming into the window and he has managed to convince the club to spend big on his man.
His £20m fee will break the record fee spent on Michael Owen back in 2005.
Newcastle are also hoping to complete deals for Antonio Barreca and Andreas Samaris before the transfer window shuts.
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie delivered the latest from St James’ Park this morning.
He said: “Almiron has been here on Tyneside since yesterday afternoon. He started his medical late yesterday afternoon and was up at the training ground.
“I expect him up at the training ground again later today to finalise the deal.
"We’ll have to wait and see as to whether he actually trains with the squad but Rafael Benitez and Newcastle are very keen to get that one pushed through very quickly.
“The deal is for £21m. I’ve been working up here in the North East for five-and-a-half-years and it’s by far the biggest transfer business I’ve seen Newcastle do.
“Mike Ashley is keen to try and keep Benitez, who has got just a few months left on his contract, at the club.”