Newcastle: Neymar Told ‘no.10 Shirt Is Waiting For Him

With the Brazilian seeing questions asked of his future at Paris Saint-Germain, a fellow countryman has speculated on a possible landing spot

Neymar has seen talk of a possible move to the Premier League resurface, and the Paris Saint-Germain superstar has been informed by fellow Brazilian Joelinton that the “No.10 shirt is there waiting for him” at Newcastle.

The most expensive player on the planet is seeing serious questions asked of his future some five years on from completing a record-setting €222 million (£200m/$262m) transfer from Barcelona to Parc des Princes.

PSG are ready to listen to offers for the enigmatic 30-year-old this summer and, with the likes of Chelsea being linked with an approach , Joelinton has suggested that an illustrious compatriot should consider joining him and Bruno Guimaraes at St James’ Park.

Brazilian forward Joelinton, who has spent the last three seasons on Tyneside, has told the Cast FC podcast of the exit talk Neymar is generating in France: “We can get him a spot, sure! In any team in the world. If he comes it will be…

“I can't explain it, the man is an idol, is huge in world soccer. So, the invitation is done. Ney, if you are listening to this, you can come. I'll run for you all the time.

“If we have the chance I hope the coach will call him. The number 10 shirt is there waiting for him. I'll send a message to Bruno. Bruno has his contact, he can send a message inviting Ney to play there.”

While Joelinton is eager to offer up Newcastle’s No.10 jersey, that spot is currently filled by mercurial French winger Allan Saint-Maximin and he would not want to give up that shirt without a fight.