Tom Bogert reports that although Atlanta has several targets in mind to reinforce their squad, a reunion with Almirón is a real possibility. Negotiations to sign the player are not advanced yet; however, Atlanta did secure the rights to open talks for the 30-year-old Paraguay international, which previously belonged to Charlotte FC.

Talks are reportedly at an advanced stage, per Ornstein, with the transfer expected to be completed through the January transfer window. Almirón, who joined Newcastle from Atlanta for around £20 million in January 2019,