Atlanta United and Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron, 24, is Newcastle boss Benitez's top target.

Atlanta United's Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron, 24, will cost Arsenal or Newcastle more than £30m

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez wants to sign Atlanta United forward Miguel Almiron, 24, and may get the player on a loan until the end of the season with Newcastle then paying £15m for his permanent signing

Newcastle chief scout Steve Nickson will fly to the USA next week as they step up their chase for Miguel Almiron.

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez wants to sign Atlanta United's attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron. West Ham and Everton are also keen on the £15m-rated 24-year-old Paraguay international.