Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton is reportedly closing in on signing a contract extension at the Premier League club.
Initially there were rumours that Joelinton could leave at the end of the season. But the Brazilian international is now closing in on sealing an agreement with Newcastle United, according to a report from Football Insider.
The two parties are in advanced talks after the club hierarchy actively intervened to secure the long-term future of the midfielder. Joelinton has been a key player for Newcastle, who cannot afford to let him leave anytime soon. The Brazilian has established himself as a reliable Premier League midfielder. Newcastle need players like him at their disposal to compete for trophies next season.
He initially joined Newcastle United as a striker from Hoffenheim in a £40 million deal but struggled to score goals consistently. Later, he transitioned into a midfielder and has been outstanding for the Magpies. His technical ability, ability to hold on to the ball and passing skills make him the ideal utility man for Newcastle, and keeping him at the club should be a top priority.
Joelinton is indispensable for Newcastle United
The Brazilian is at the peak of his career right now, and he will hope to win trophies with Newcastle United in the coming seasons. The Magpies have an exciting project and enormous resources. It will be interesting to see if they can plug the gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window and bounce back strongly next season.
They managed to secure Champions League qualification last season, but this has been a disappointing campaign for them. They are unlikely to finish in the top four and will likely miss out on Champions League qualification for next season.
Apart from Joelinton, key players like Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman have been linked with moves away from the club as well. Newcastle must do everything in their power to hold on to their best players. Selling a key player would send out the wrong statement, and it remains to be seen whether Newcastle can sort out the contract extension soon.
