Matthias Jaissle had revealed that Joelinton will miss the start of the new season.
The Newcastle United boss speaking on Saturday.
United losing 2-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly and afterwards Matthias Jaissle revealing that Joelinton will be missing for at least a couple of weeks.
Jaissle not making public what the injury issue is.
In eight days time it is Newcastle v Liverpool in the Premier League, followed three days later by West Brom in the Carabao Cup and a further three days later by Tottenham away.
This only reinforces the need for more signings ASAP. At least one new experienced midfielder was already needed and on the shopping list and as the years have gone on, Joelinton has regularly had injury issues.
Following today’s Bayer Leverkusen match, Sky Sports News have reported that their information is that Newcastle United are now in talks over the permanent signing of Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich.
He turned 31 last month and I was always impressed by him at Fulham and when on loan last season at Spurs, he was one of the few Tottenham players to emerge with any credit.
Before kick-off today, Craig Hope at The Mail and Keith Downie of Sky Sports, were amongst the journalists reporting that Amar Dedic is now close. The right-back turns 24 on Tuesday and is set to arrive ahead of the Liverpool match.
Talks with Benfica are continuing but a deal for around £30m is expected to be completed shortly. It has already been widely reported that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international has agreed personal terms with NUFC.
Amar Dedic looks set to be Matthias Jaissle’s first signing and having managed the right-back at RB Salzburg, that will be a huge advantage in terms of the Newcastle United boss knowing how best to utilise the defender.