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title: "Almiron’s Newcastle move in doubt because of wage demands"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-01-08T16:07:02Z"
modified: "2019-01-08T16:07:35Z"
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# Almiron’s Newcastle move in doubt because of wage demands

Newcastle could abandon plans to sign MLS star Miguel Almiron this month because of the player’s wage demands.

[According to a report on talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/470457/newcastle-transfer-news-miguel-almiron-atlanta-united-astronomical-wage-demands/), the player is asking for a deal worth a reported £100,000 a week, which Newcastle are not prepared to pay at this stage.

Almiron looked set to arrive at the club this month after impressing in the MLS.

![Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/01/1065232274.jpg)

The Magpies had seen off interest from the likes of Arsenal and West Ham, with a Premier League move looking likely.

A move for Almiron has been dragging out for some time, but it is believed that the MLS outfit value the player at close to £25 million, which would be a significant investment, with Rafa Benitez likely to be once again working on small budgets.

Almiron has been one of the standout players in the MLS and is expected to secure a big European move in the near future, but it remains to be seen if that will be with Newcastle.