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They've just spent £40m on a new striker:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49039959
Newcastle United have signed striker Joelinton from Hoffenheim for a club record £40m fee on a six-year deal.
The 22-year-old Brazilian is Steve Bruce's first signing since he was named the club's new head coach on Wednesday, replacing Rafael Benitez.
Joelinton scored 11 goals in 35 games for Hoffenheim last season, with seven of those coming in the Bundesliga.
He started his career at Brazilian side Sport Recife before moving to Germany in 2015.
The deal smashes the previous club record fee of £20m paid for Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United in January.
It will be interesting to see if they make any other big signings.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49039959
Newcastle United have signed striker Joelinton from Hoffenheim for a club record £40m fee on a six-year deal.
The 22-year-old Brazilian is Steve Bruce's first signing since he was named the club's new head coach on Wednesday, replacing Rafael Benitez.
Joelinton scored 11 goals in 35 games for Hoffenheim last season, with seven of those coming in the Bundesliga.
He started his career at Brazilian side Sport Recife before moving to Germany in 2015.
The deal smashes the previous club record fee of £20m paid for Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United in January.
It will be interesting to see if they make any other big signings.