Almiron first attracted the interest of Charlotte FC before they moved their attention to former Crystal Palace flyer Wilfried Zaha this month. That allowed Atlanta to swoop in and push for an emotional return for one of their greatest ever players.

Miguel Almirón is edging closer to a Newcastle United exit this month with clubs in the United States, Brazil and Europe making contact over the winger.

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Tom Bogert reports that although Atlanta has several targets in mind to reinforce their squad, a reunion with Almirón is a real possibility. Negotiations to sign the player are not advanced yet; however, Atlanta did secure the rights to open talks for the 30-year-old Paraguay international, which previously belonged to Charlotte FC.

Almiron had been the subject of a bid from Charlotte FC, but despite winning the negotiating rights for his signature, they have stepped aside and allowed Atlanta to move into pole position. The £10m exit would bring the curtain down on his career on Tyneside after six years.

Atlanta United are on the verge of finalizing a deal to bring Miguel Almirón back from Newcastle United, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The MLS club has made a bid of approximately £11 million ($13.