After Newcastle United's recent emergence as a favorite to sign the 24-year-old, Almiron added fuel to reports Thursday by revealing his preference to play in England.

Newcastle have announced the sale of Miguel Almirón, who has left to rejoin Atlanta United. The Magpies signed the Paraguayan from The Five Stripes in 2019 and he now returns to his former club after ...

FILE - Newcastle United’s Miguel Almiron warms up before the English Premier League soccer match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File) SL ...

Newcastle invested heavily in Almiron back in January 2019, splashing out a then club-record £21 million ($29m) on his services from Atlanta United, but have only got 11 goals back in 77 appearances.