"Joelinton's journey at Newcastle United has been anything but straightforward. Signed in 2019 from Hoffenheim for around 40 million as a centre-forward, the Brazilian endured a torrid start to life in England. Goals were scarce, confidence dipped, and his future at St James' Park was thrown into serious doubt. Many expected him to be moved on before he ever truly settled."
"Newcastle United looking to sell Joelinton? That narrative changed dramatically following the appointment of Eddie Howe. Howe's bold decision to redeploy Joelinton into a box-to-box midfield role transformed both the player and Newcastle's midfield balance. This season, however, has been more challenging. With Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali excelling, Joelinton's influence has waned slightly. Injuries and inconsistency have limited his impact. The 29-year-old is beginning to decline physically after several demanding seasons."
Joelinton has emerged as a possible target for Saudi Pro League clubs, with feasibility checks carried out for a January move and no formal bid made. The Brazilian joined Newcastle in 2019 from Hoffenheim for around 40 million and struggled initially as a centre-forward, scoring rarely and losing confidence. Eddie Howe redeployed him as a box-to-box midfielder, improving his performances and the team balance. This season his influence has dipped amid strong performances from Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, injuries, inconsistency and physical decline at 29. Newcastle's ownership links to the region and potential transfer funds complicate midseason decisions.
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