SHOCKING TWIST: Newcastle’s Joelinton Nightmare Ends as They SECRETLY NEGOTIATE with “WORLD-CLASS” MIDFIELD GOD Who’ll Make Rivals TREMBLE – You Won’t Believe Who’s Coming!
Newcastle United have reportedly held internal discussions about a potential move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, amid growing concerns over Joelinton’s form and fitness this season.
The Brazilian has struggled to replicate his previous levels of performance, with recent reports suggesting his hopes of making Brazil’s World Cup squad have diminished as a result.
His display in the 3-1 defeat to West Ham United epitomised his current struggles, as he failed to register a single shot on target and earned a disappointing SofaScore rating of just 6.1.
It continues what has been a poor run of form for the 29-year-old, who was previously described as “tough to watch” after his underwhelming performance in Newcastle’s 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion last month.
Eddie Howe’s side, who sit 13th in the Premier League table, are in urgent need of improvement, and the manager is said to be exploring ways to strengthen the midfield ahead of the January transfer window.
According to The i, Newcastle have harboured doubts about Joelinton since the summer, with figures behind the scenes expressing concern about his recurring injuries and inconsistent form.
As a result, Ederson has emerged as a potential target, having previously been linked with the Magpies nearly two years ago.
The 26-year-old has impressed in Serie A and was recently labelled “world-class” by a former professional, leading to renewed interest from St. James’ Park.
However, some within the club remain cautious about whether Ederson would represent a significant upgrade on Joelinton.
Despite his struggles, the Newcastle midfielder still outperforms the Atalanta man in several key metrics for central midfielders over the past year.
Joelinton has also shown flashes of quality this season, notably earning praise for his strong display in the 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest in early October.
Howe continues to value his versatility and commitment, once describing him as “gold dust” for his ability to adapt to different roles across the pitch.
Nonetheless, with Newcastle’s campaign yet to gather momentum, the club could look to add fresh competition in midfield if Joelinton’s performances fail to improve before January.
Ederson remains a name under consideration — though not the only one on Newcastle’s growing shortlist — as the recruitment team assesses potential reinforcements to help revitalise the squad in the second half of the season.
