Many Newcastle supporters have been reacting to a report from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards suggesting that Joelinton is in the last chance saloon at St James’ Park over the next few weeks.
The £40m forward has failed to impress at St James’ Park since his move from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in the summer of 2019, with the club having made a big mistake in signing the Brazilian and handing him the iconic number nine shirt, according to Magpies legend Alan Shearer.
Joelinton has been in and out of the starting line-up this term and he has only managed three goals in all competitions (Sofascore). His total return for the club currently stands at seven goals in 67 appearances.
The 24-year-old could be handed further opportunities in the starting line-up over the next couple of weeks, with Callum Wilson ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury. Joelinton could duly get the chance to prove his worth in the starting line-up, but he will need to improve on his average of just 0.1 goals and 0.5 key passes per game (Sofascore).
The Telegraph revealed that the Magpies are going to hand the Brazilian one more chance to impress and show that he is worthy of a long-term future at the club, adding that they are prepared to cut their losses in the summer and sanction his exit if he fails to perform over the next few weeks.
Suspect this is Joelinton’s last chance to prove he can succeed in the Premier League while Carroll and Gayle both playing for new contracts #NUFC https://t.co/xrAwsFdC1l
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) February 15, 2021
Newcastle fans react to Edwards’ report on Joelinton’s future
The news was shared by Edwards on Twitter and it drew plenty of response from Newcastle supporters, with most agreeing that he has already been handed enough chances and that he should be allowed to leave the club in the summer, even if it is at a substantial loss.
I agree it's his last chance. My view is he's proven enough for me. Doesnt know how to play as a striker, no anticipation never mind the quality to become a clinical finisher. There's also the fact that this season the effort level has been shocking and his ball retention poor
— Kevsy (@kevmarsden2) February 15, 2021
He's had his last chance a long time ago. If the money we paid was not an issue he wouldn't even merit a squad number.
— nachodog (@nachodog47) February 15, 2021
Agree. If (and it’s a big one) he can get 4/5 goals while Willie is out it could change his career. Otherwise send him to Germany at a massive loss
— TOON TALKER 🦓 (@Davey_NE1) February 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/mcburnsie/status/1361310671032442888?s=19
Joelinton should be sold at all costs and Carroll shouldn’t even be in the reckoning for a new deal..
— Tom (@TBoultby) February 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/howay_the_lad/status/1361296416757477385?s=19
All 3 shouldn’t be here next season
— paul (@toonislife) February 15, 2021
