According to reports from The Mirror (transfer live blog, 15:19), Newcastle United are on the verge of signing Joelinton on a club-record transfer fee.
The Magpies signed Miguel Almiron on a club-record fee in the January transfer window, but it seems they are ready to smash that record to bring in the Hoffenheim striker.
Newcastle stepped up their bid last week to secure a deal for the 22-year-old forward, and now he is on the verge of joining St James’ Park within the next 48 hours.
Signing a striker was a priority for Steve Bruce after Ayoze Perez left the club to join Leicester City this summer.