Newcastle United’s one-time record transfer spend, Paraguayan playmaker Miguel is believed to be ‘frustrated’ by his lack of match time at St James’ Park in recent weeks, according to the Chronicle Live.
The £21m signing from MLS side Atlanta United took a while to settle into life in the North East, however has since found his feet and now feels he is worthy of more match inclusion.
The 26-year-old who has 22 Paraguay caps, was left on the bench as the Magpies beat Burnley before the international break.
Last weekend against Manchester United the attacking midfielder was named on the bench once more by Steve Bruce, coming on for the last two minutes with the game already beyond reach.
The man seemingly ousting Almiron currently is Joelinton, now deployed in a wide position following the arrival of central striker Callum Wilson. However, by comparison, based on last season’s exploits, the Paraguay forward would certainly have a viable argument he should be in front of the Brazilian in the pecking order.
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Whilst Almiron hasn’t necessarily set the world alight since his big money move to Tyneside, there have certainly been the fledgling beginnings of a very useful Premier League footballer.
Amazingly Bruce has found himself with an embarrassment of riches in the attacking midfielders column, with Almiron, Joelinton, and new signing Ryan Fraser all vying for one position in the current formation.
Almiron will certainly be pushing hard for a starting berth on Sunday as the Magpies travel to Wolves.
