Is Newcastle’s Almiron a Premier League flop?
midfielder behind the striker), it appears Bruce is slowly trying to get him to play in the style that he wants him,” said Rojas.
“He had spoken highly of Almiron saying he ‘has never seen anyone in 20 years cover the distance or play with the intensity that he does.
“His running stats are incredible - as big as I’ve seen for any player. He’s multitalented, I’m confident it’ll happen for him’.
“During the international break, he was vital in Paraguay's 1-0 win over Bulgaria where he scored the only goal of the game which proves that he definitely has an eye for goal and it will only be a matter of time before he does something in the Premier League.
“There might be a little bit of division on the player, but the importance of Miggy will be continue, as long as he is selected.”
*Steve Bruce is tracking Jarrod Bowen at his former club Hull City – but the odds are against a January move for the forward.
Bowen, signed by Bruce as an unknown in 2014 during his time on Humberside, has scored 12 goals so far this season.
Bruce, United’s head coach, believes that freescoring Bowen is the pick of the talent in the Championship.
Newcastle, 14th in the
Premier League after Monday night’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa, need more goals, as Joelinton, Allan SaintMaximin Miguel Almiron have scored once between them so far this season.
However, Bruce – who has repeatedly spoken about the difficulties of recruiting in the January transfer window – has identified midfield as a priority area for strengthening.
There is some money available to spend, but Newcastle are understood to be initially looking at the loan market.
Steve Nickson, the club’s head of recruitment, was in South America on club business earlier this month.
Bowen, meanwhile, would cost at least £20million. The 22-year-old made his Hull debut in 2016 after Bruce left the KC Stadium.
Bruce didn’t leave on good terms with Assem Allam, the club’s owner, and this could complicate any future United move for Bowen.
Asked about Bowen’s future this month, Hull manager Grant McCann said: "What will be will be. We’re just delighted to have him so far.
“We just want him to continue playing and enjoying his football here like he is."
Bowen is out of contract next summer, but the club has an option to extend his deal by another 12 months.