Newcastle United have reportedly made Joelinton their highest paid player - smashing through previous top-earner Jonjo Shevley's wage packet.
Shelvey, signed from Swansea City in January 2016, is understood to be on £80,000, putting him top of the tree in the United squad.
But, according to the Times, United have tied the Brazilian frontman down to a more lucrative, six-year deal.
The report states: "Shelvey is thought to have since been overtaken by Joelinton after the striker’s £40 million move from Hoffenheim last month."