As we wait for what we hope is the pending announcement of a new record transfer in Hoffenheim forward Joelinton. Some fans can’t help but be skeptical.
You can’t really blame any of them as yesterday Forbes reported the fee could reach as high as £48m which seems so unlike Newcastle under Mike Ashley.
While we suspect things are progressing and could even be completed by now, the announcement could be delayed as the team return back from China today.
Yesterday Hoffenheim captain Kevin Vogt spoke of Joelinton’s move to Newcastle, though he did suspect that Newcastle would not be his final destination. So there is little chance this is a ruse by Mike Ashley and company.
Hoffenheim captain Kevin Vogt on Joelinton: "As long as he remains healthy, I'm convinced that this is not his last step. I wish him well too, because he is a really great guy." #NUFC pic.twitter.com/T47u2uqQYH
— Newcastle Fans TV (@NewcastleFansTV) July 21, 2019
Here are some of the fan reaction to the seemingly endless amount of time it is taking to announce Joelinton.
Where's Joelinton?
A) We couldn't 'get it over the line'
B) Lost in a hotel in Jesmond
C) Seen the #nufc twitter and thought 'I don't want no part of that'
D) On the metro to SJP and it's brokedown at Gateshead Stadium
Feel free to add your own explanation! ?????
— Clinton Forde (@FordeHaveMercy) July 22, 2019
Yet another day with not a single singing anywhere to be seen. Don't know why I expected anything different with #nufc. The Joelinton saga may as well be the new Bas Dost at this point. Wonder if he's stuck in the same Jesmond hotel ?
— Ryan Dawson (@the_show_stoppa) July 22, 2019
Looks like all the Joelinton rumours were a load of crap then… #nufc
— Shadders (@Shadders86) July 22, 2019
Can’t wait until Crystal Palace hijack a last minute deal for Joelinton, leaving us the only side not to sign a player
— Callum Irving (@NUFCIrving1010) July 22, 2019
Charnley is hoping another club comes in for Joelinton. He didn’t expect Hoffenheim to actually ACCEPT his bid! #Nufc
— Kev H (@DeKuip02) July 22, 2019
Bet Joelinton is a lie too #nufc
— ©? (@Calvo98_) July 22, 2019
Christ has Joelinton been locked in Jesmond with Bryan Ruiz and Tranquillo Barnetta
— Callum Irving (@NUFCIrving1010) July 22, 2019
Joelinton probably ran away when he saw our training ground
— Adrian (@Adrian____29) July 22, 2019
Newcastle fans waiting on Joelinton to be confirmed! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/9GVXnR0cdq
— Thompa?? (@ThompaNUFC_) July 22, 2019
137 comments so far
lochinvar
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Comment #121Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira
No chance of a song or chant with a name like that, but I like a challenge
hibbit
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Comment #122i get jittery on here when every one’s agreeing !!!!
enjoy your night Guys may the peace and harmony continue,
Genjikai
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Comment #123Bobby i totally agree 300 out of 48k toon match going fans isnt alot at all. It is actually quite diabolical. Even worse no one was young about 4 or 5 under 30s if that.
Got to ask them where they?
Bobbybee
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Comment #124Our Toon, absolutely mate. It’s all about money and they’re on the gravy train too. They should look at his actions and stop the prize money. It might hurt us for one season, but it would make him sell and stop it happening again.
optimistic prime
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Comment #125Anyone read about the food Nufc China put on in the bar for fans on the asia trip?
They had different food items named after different Nufc stars over the years and they had a Ashley sandwich on the menu, if you ordered it you got nothing….
Hahahahaha they even have Ashley Sussex in China
Muz
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Comment #126Completely lost track of where I was before I had to go to work but I wanted to address something someone asked on a few pages back.
Why Bruce if there’s a takeover? He’s cheap. Simple as that. I think he needs someone to act as a caretaker and Bruce is the best option. Even with the compensation he’ll have to pay to SW he’d still be cheaper than most free managers at £1M a year with a 3 year contract. Other managers would want 3-4 per year and a much longer contract. Bruce is chicken feed.
Martoon – re: Man City. Mansour had the advantage in that purchase because Shinawatra was a very, very willing seller. He needed to release equity because his assets in Thailand had been frozen pending criminal charges. Mansour did use an investment/brokerage firm in some part, it was PCP and Amanda Stavely who helped secure him finance but he sought investment AFTER he’d purchased the shares from Shinawatra.
Twittersphere is abuzz with a rumour that Joelinton is being unveiled at 6pm so keep an eye out. If we do unveil him, I do think there’s a takeover on the cards. Not before the window closes but definitely within the season. My dad used to say that nowt was more predictable than folk; Ashley, if he has sanctioned a £46M move for a player, is definitely acting well outside of his normal operating procedure. Something has to be up…
Bobbybee
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Comment #127Genjikai, unfortunately, for all the mouth, they don’t care. They just feel big sounding off. It’s nothing new.
You need to target the FA/PL and demand they do something. Target Sky about continuing to give him money. It’s not the gate receipts that attracted him after all, it’s the Sky money.
optimistic prime
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:37 PM
Comment #128Sussed
Sussex ffs
Jib
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:37 PM
Comment #129https://www.instarix.net/media/2093646785880586954
Joelinton has just sent an Instagram message to Miggy !!!!!!!
Our Toon
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:37 PM
Comment #130Bobby
100% agree, mismanagement should mean no prize money from league. That’ll sharp sort out the idiot owners
optimistic prime
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:39 PM
Comment #131Genj
I was outside SD the other night, not telling how old I am.
I stood at the back with the woman and her dogs, think she had a Spain top on.
Our Toon
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:40 PM
Comment #132That’s me done for the time being, might be on later.
Have to say it’s been a pleasure debating today, it’s amazing how good this place is when fans listen to each other and dont bicker over petty little things. Catch you all later, OP keep your head up matey the youngsters will come back once the club is in the hands of a better owner
optimistic prime
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:42 PM
Comment #133The FA should stop Nufc loaning players…
It’s a piss take considering the money the club generates.
It’s like Bill Gates asking for a overdraft, totally unnecessary
Muz
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:46 PM
Comment #134Optimistic, although Bill Gates probably does spend his own money a lot, most Rich people spend others money because the interest they pay against what they borrow is covered, (and more), by the interest earned by their investments and cash in the bank. First rule of finance, don’t spend your own cash. 😀
Online Guy
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Comment #135Ashley has maintained our position as the UKs number one laughing stock .
There…thats all you need to know .
Sports Direct FC
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Comment #136Just want to correct everyone….it is not Mike Ashley FC…..it is Sports Direct FC.
Online Guy
Jul 22, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Comment #137Talking of laughing stock (there’s nothing else for it but to do so)
I want to know who is in charge of Pies ! Yes that’s right Pies . Bruce needs Pies and we don’t want a shortage where we have to go cap in hand to the Mackems or Shotton Colliery welfare band to see if they have any spare ones .
I think we will have to bring in a Director of Pies .
Perhaps Brucie should ask Fergie if he will take the job ?
Join the gravy train .
I’m taking the peas.
Supper anyone ?