Charlotte FC hopeful of striking deal for Newcastle wide-man Miguel Almirón

Charlotte FC are hoping to close a deal to bring Newcastle player Miguel Almirón back to MLS.

Paraguayan international Almirón was a target for Charlotte this summer but ultimately stayed on Tyneside, although seven of his 10 appearances so far this season have come off the bench as he has fallen down the pecking order.

Reports from the United States suggest a deal has been agreed for assistant manager Christian Fuchs, winner of the Premier League title with Leicester in 2016, confirming interest in the 30-year-old South American.

However, the PA news agency understands that while initial discussions have taken place, no agreement has yet been reached.

Almirón, who joined the Magpies in January 2019 in a £21million move from Atlanta United, has also been linked with Brazil’s Santos and Botafogo and Greek side Olympiakos.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has indicated the club are unlikely to be busy during the winter transfer window as they keep their powder dry ahead of the summer, although the sale of fringe players would ease the pressure to comply with the rules for profitability and sustainability and perhaps a degree of security. flexibility if the right deal is available to strengthen the squad.