Miguel Almiron exit and Newcastle United transfer news with Tyler Dibling, Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins updates

As Miguel Almirón prepares to say goodbye to Newcastle United, it is the right time to pay tribute to a player who may not have been the best winger to have worn the black and white stripes, but none have worked harder or cared more.

Freshen the squad, the task for Paul Mitchell (Newcastle United Sporting Director) is simple. At the time I am writing this, I am pretty sure that we might not be getting any player soon, keep our powder dry and plan on refreshing our squad for next season.

Newcastle United face Fulham this weekend as they go in search of an eighth Premier League win in nine matches.

Miguel Almiron has rejoined former side Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, the MLS side confirmed.

Almiron, Spaniard Ayoze Perez and Venezuelan Salomon Rondon, christened “The Three Amigos” by supporters, formed a fluid and frightening attack. Almiron’s relentless running created space and opportunities for the other two, who scored 14 goals between them during the second half of that season.

On a busy day that also saw Miguel Almiron leave Tyneside to join Atlanta United, Miley, who is the 21-year-old elder brother of Magpies midfielder Lewis, has joined Pools after returning from a loan spell at Newport County in the first half of the season.

Atlanta United has completed the signing of Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United. The Athletic reported on January 15 the MLS side had tabled a bid worth £11million ($13.5m) for the 30-year-old Paraguayan who will return to Atlanta six years after he left the club to join Newcastle.

Newcastle returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a win over lowly Southampton, and face Fulham at St. James’ Park next.

Eddie Howe has now been announced as a nomination for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January 2025. The Newcastle United boss is one of four nominated.

Former Senegal international Habib Beye has been named Stade Rennais head coach to replace the sacked Jorge Sampaoli, the Ligue 1 club said on Thursday.