Miguel Almiron’s proposed transfer to Charlotte FC has fallen through.
Newcastle had a verbal agreement with the MLS side, but the deal collapsed after the player and his agent demanded higher wages. In response, Charlotte lowered their offer to $9million (£7m), a figure that was deemed too low by Newcastle.
The Premier League club were open to selling the player but only at the right price, and were not actively pushing for his departure.
Newcastle are happy to keep the 30-year-old as part of their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
The MLS transfer window, meanwhile, closes later...