Newcastle United were one of the busiest club's transfer deadline day.
The club smashed their club-record signing, with the addition of Miguel Almiron from Atlanta United for a fee of £21m. That easily surpasses the £16.5m Newcastle spent to sign Michael Owen from Spanish giants Real Madrid all the way back in 2005.
Monaco defender Antonio Barreca also joined, this time on loan, from Ligue 1 strugglers Monaco.
More updates to follow but Rafa Benetiz is reportedly very keen to sign Limbombe.
Newcastle land first transfer deadline day signing
The 23-year-old left-back arrives on a short-term deal until the end of the season with an option to buy
Miguel Almiron is confirmed!
Newcastle United have shattered their record signing as Miguel Almiron joins the club for a reported £21 million from Atlanta United.
Callum Roberts has joined Colchester on loan.
The 21-year-old winger will be out on loan until the end of the season.
Newcastle have broken their transfer record and completed the signing of Miguel Almiron on a five-and-a-half-year from MLS side Atlanta United.The deal to bring the 24-year-old to the Premier League, understood to be in the region of £20m, tops the £16m that was paid to Real Madrid to sign Michael Owen in 2005.Newcastle’s shock 2-1 win against champions Manchester City lifted the side to 14th in the table but did not ease the fan discontent at the owner.Anti-Mike Ashley chants were audible throughout St James’ Park and banners encouraging him to leave were held up in the 11th minute, marking the Newcastle owner’s 11 years at the club.
"We were following Miguel Almiron for a while. We saw a player with some pace in attack, who can play behind the striker.
"We have someone who can score goals and give assists. We know that MLS is a different challenge to the Premier League but he has the potential to do what we are expecting, and what we need.
"From talking to the lad, you can tell that he is really focused and wants to do well. He wants to be successful and he wants to help the team, to score goals and give assists if it is possible.
"His impact in MLS has been really good - he's been one of the best players this year - and hopefully he can give us more competition and more quality in the final third.
"I am pleased that the hard work behind the scenes has ended positively and I thank everyone for their efforts."
Record Newcastle signing Miguel Almiron has been speaking to Sky Sports: "I wasn't thinking about a lot. I am just really happy that Rafa Benitez and the club wanted me in the first place.
"I am a quick player and I try to work together with my teammates. I don't decide [whether he will start against Tottenham] but I am working very hard to be able to play but I don't think that I can expect to start.
"I am very happy to be here. I want to work together with the manager."
Atlanta United President Darren Eales released a statement on the transfer of Miguel Almiron. Here's what it said:
“First and foremost, we want to thank Miguel for two incredible years with Atlanta United, culminating in winning MLS Cup last season.
“When we recruited Miguel, we knew he was a fantastically talented player, who could achieve success in Atlanta, develop his game further, and, if he wished, move to a top European League.
“Two years later, we couldn’t be happier with what Miguel has contributed to the club, and that he is realising his dream of playing in the Premier League.
“He is a committed athlete who gives his all to the game and is loved by our fans as a player and as a person. We wish him nothing but the best in his career.
“This is also a landmark day for Atlanta United. We not only shattered the league transfer fee record, but gave proof of concept for our original club model of signing top young players and giving them a chance to thrive and develop.”
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