Newcastle United are close to announcing the transfer of Joelinton from Hoffenheim.

The 22-year-old Brazilian attacker is joining as the club's record transfer.

Per Chronicle Live, the announcement will be made by the end of this week.

The versatile forward can play all across the front line.

He managed seven goals and five assists for Hoffenheim in 25 starts in the Bundesliga last season.

Most of those appearances came through the middle of the attack.