Miguel Almiron had looked to have played his last game for Newcastle United but there's still a good chance he could be in the squad on Saturday when the Magpies take on Southampton.
We have been waiting all week for the confirmation that the deal to take Miguel Almiron back to Atlanta United was complete, but as things stand on Friday morning, the Paraguayan is still a Newcastle United player.
A deal worth up to £10 million is in the offing for Miggy to return to the club Newcastle signed him from six years ago for a then club record £21 million.
As this is Newcastle United though, everything is moving at a glacial pace when it comes to transfer dealings.
Eddie Howe was asked for an update on Miguel Almiron's situation this morning at his pre-match press conference (via The Chronicle).
"I think Miggy's head has been very, very solidly here. He's been brilliant in training this week and I've seen not one moment where I thought 'oh, I need to address this or speak to him or have a deeper conversation'
"I think we're both aware of the situation. Yes, there is interest in him from other clubs. There is potentially a chance he could leave before the window, but until that moment, and if that moment never arises, he's still a valuable member of the squad.
"We love him to bits, he's got a great energy and character that's never changed for a second, been the ultimate professional. And let's see what happens."
That's about as close as we'll ever get to Eddie Howe admitting one of his players is leaving until the deal is actually done.
However, if you are choosing to interpret it as Miggy might stay, I'd say check out his Instagram, as his most recent post looks like the final scene of a long-running sitcom. Although, in hindsight, it was probably just a few pictures from his last week with a trip to Paris on his time off.
It's only a matter of time, although why it takes Newcastle eight times longer to do any sort of transfer business than most other clubs is still a mystery.
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