WEST HAM and Newcastle are in talks with the representatives of Paraguayan international Miguel Almiron over a possible £10million deal.

But they face a battle to persuade his American club to sell the 24-year-old attacking midfielder.

2 Miguel Almiron is wanted by a couple of Premier League clubs Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Almiron is keen on a move to England after helping Atlanta United to the top of the MLS’ Eastern Conference.

West Ham first showed an interest in the player two years ago but decided against making a bid at the time.

Almiron was subsequently signed by Atlanta in December 2016 in a £6million deal with Argentine club Lanus.

And the Americans are determined to keep hold of their star player for the remainder of the MLS season although they might consider a sale in the New Year.

2 The Hammers and the Toon want the midfielder Credit: AP:Associated Press

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Toon boss Rafa Benitez is still at loggerheads with Toon owner Mike Ashley over a desperate lack of Tyneside signings.

And losing Almiron to the Hammers is only likely to hasten his exit.

The ex-Liverpool man said: “They know if we do the right things then I am keen to stay for five years or whatever.

But they have to do things in the way that for me, as a football professional, is the way to do things.

“I don’t think an extension is an excuse for anything. If you sign a one-year extension, what does that mean for the players who have a five-year contract?

“A lot of clubs have managers, they finish a contract but still improve the squad to be sure they are better.

"You see the spending of different clubs and this one but I am trying to bring the best players here.”