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title: "West Ham closing in on deal for Arsenal target Almiron"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-10-26T18:03:25Z"
modified: "2018-10-26T18:03:25Z"
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# West Ham closing in on deal for Arsenal target Almiron

West Ham will fend off competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal to complete a deal for Miguel Almiron, according to claims from Paraguayan news outlet Ultima Hora, as translated by [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/south-america-west-ham-beat-arsenal-tottenham-mls-star-set-pay-25m/).

It’s reported that Atlanta have already made contingency plans as they look ahead to Almiron’s proposed departure, with Gonzalo ‘Pity’ Martinez likely to join from River Plate.

Almiron is a key man for Atlanta and is widely regarded as one of MLS’ most gifted players.

![Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/648443716.jpg)

His form has prompted plenty of interest from Premier League clubs in recent times, with the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both [linked](https://readarsenal.com/2018/10/26/spurs-in-front-of-arsenal-in-the-race-to-sign-miguel-almiron/) with respective swoops.

However, claims from Almiron’s native Paraguay have indicated that a January deal between West Ham and Atlanta is in place, with the midfielder poised to sign for £25.7 million.

Arsenal aren’t expected to oversee a busy January transfer window but Almiron had been touted as a key target for Unai Emery. It seems the Gunners will now have to up their effort to pip West Ham to the signing of the Atlanta star.