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
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