After stepping up his summer training in Brazil and spending time at former club, Sport Recife, Joelinton has returned to Tyneside fighting fit and is relishing the chance to regain his spot in the middle of Howe's side.

Elanga was born in Malmo, Sweden, where his father Joseph played as a defender. Anthony played for Elfsborg as a child, but when the family moved to Manchester in 2013, he was scouted by both Manchester City and Manchester United. He signed for the latter and progressed through the academy to make his senior debut in May 2021, aged 19.