Newcastle could be set to break their 14-year-old transfer record with the signing of Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United.
The 24-year-old is travelling to Tyneside to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms.
Almiron is expected to cost Newcastle about £20m, breaking the previous record of £16m that was paid to Real Madrid for Michael Owen in 2005.
The 13-cap player would be the Magpies' first signing of the January window.