Newcastle United’s Joelinton is currently sidelined with a thigh injury and it’s unlikely that he will return to play this season. This could mean that he has already played his final game for the Magpies in their iconic black and white stripes.
Despite being an integral player for the club for five seasons, the deadlock with the club over a contract extension may lead to his departure when his current deal expires in July 2025. With 25 goals scored over his five seasons at Newcastle, Joelinton could become one of the casualties of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, forcing the club to make tough decisions.
Manager Eddie Howe has expressed his desire for Joelinton to stay, but acknowledges that the decision ultimately rests with the player. Joelinton’s future remains uncertain as discussions about a contract extension are ongoing.
In response to Joelinton’s potential departure, Newcastle is eyeing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana as a summer transfer target. Negotiations for Onana are uncertain, but the club is also monitoring Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Leicester City’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, both potential targets for the next transfer window due to financial and league concerns.
Dewsbury-Hall, valued at £30m by Leicester City, has been in excellent form this season and the club may be open to parting with him, similar to their transfers of James Maddison and Harvey Barnes last summer. However, they may also want to retain him for their push to return to the Premier League.
