The Paraguay attacker is moving to MLS, where Atlanta United are expected to close his signing. Howe said, "He’s been top class. He lives his life through the football club. It’s not ideal but that’s the reality of PSR.

The transfer window closes on Monday and the Magpies' transfer activity has so far included the permanent departures of both Miguel Almiron and Jamie Miley. Newcastle boss Howe reaffirmed that this month was not one for recruiting and expects his squad to remain the same going into the final days of the window.

Almiron leaves Tyneside having made 223 appearances and scored 30 goals, perhaps the most notable of them the opener in a 4-1 Champions League demolition of Paris St Germain last season. Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe, said: “On behalf of the club, I want to thank Miggy for everything he has given us during our time together.

Eddie Howe is confident his Newcastle United players can build on their “massive” victory over Southampton ahead of facing Fulham in the Premier League this Saturday. Howe watched on as his side came from a goal down to dispatch the division’s bottom club with ease,

Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has returned to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, after six years at Newcastle United, both clubs said on Thursday.

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.

Despite pushing Almiron to the fans to milk the applause at St Mary's, Howe said it was not a farewell gesture and that the Paraguay international is not on the brink of going. Newcastle, who have Harvey Barnes out for a month, can rest assured that they can still sell Almiron in April when the MLS trading window closes.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has revealed the Magpies had done ... Almiron has been heavily linked with a move back to MLS side Atlanta United, while Juventus are keen to sign Kelly.

Miguel Almirón is returning to Atlanta. Atlanta United said Thursday they have signed the Paraguayan midfielder after completing a transfer from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

Miguel Almirón has almost certainly played his last game for Newcastle. The Paraguay international has spent six years at St James' Park but is reportedly on his way back to MLS to reunite with former side Atlanta United.

Eddie Howe says the ‘time was right’ for Miguel Almiron to leave Newcastle United after the midfielder’s move to Atlanta United was confirmed.

Almirón has sealed a permanent transfer to Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, returning to the club he originally left six years ago.