Why Newcastle United should make a move for Miguel Almiron
According to the Chronicle Live, Newcastle United are interested in making a move for Atlanta United star Miguel Almiron. The Paraguayan international has been attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
Rafa Benitez’s men picked up an important 2-1 victory as they moved one point clear of the relegation zone. But they have otherwise struggled to find the back of the net on most occasions. Newcastle have scored just 9 goals in their 12 games so far.
The club need a winger in January and that is why Rafa Benitez should go for Miguel Almiron. The Paraguayan star has been in blistering form for the MLS outfit this season.
He has scored a total of 13 goals and provided 11 assists in 34 league appearances this season. Though he has often operated as a central attacking midfielder, the 25-year-old is also capable of playing on the flanks. (Stats courtesy – Whoscored)
It’s his pace, creativity and vision that has attracted a lot of attention from other clubs. Almiron possesses a wide number of top traits that will definitely allow him to flourish in the Premier League. He is very good at creating the play and pulling the strings in the final third.
Newcastle have lacked someone capable of providing the frontline with those incisive passes in the final third. Almiron will give them that along with a blend of pace and trickery. The 25-year-old is a superb dribbler of the ball and loves taking on defenders.
His crosses into the box are also very good and that should bode well for a striker like Salomon Rondon, who requires the right kind of service to thrive. The two South Americans will definitely enjoy playing alongside each another.
Almiron is also very good at set-pieces, so Rafa Benitez will have another option during dead-ball situations. The Atlanta winger is more than capable of striking from long range as well.
Newcastle are in dire need of a quality finisher and creator at the moment. In Miguel Almiron, they will receive just what they have been needing since the start of the season. Rafa Benitez should do everything to sign the Paraguayan international in the January transfer window.