Almiron set for Newcastle bow

– Newcastle United’s record signing Miguel Almiron hopes to make his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Monday, having trained with his new team-mates this week.

The Paraguay forward joined the Magpies on a 5-1/2-year deal from MLS champions Atlanta United a week ago.

British media reported Newcastle had paid around £21 million for the 24-yearold, surpassing the £16m they paid Real Madrid for Michael Owen in 2005.

Almiron scored 13 goals and provided 13 assists to help Atlanta beat Portland Timbers to lift the MLS Cup on December 9. – Reuters

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