Newcastle United will encourage misfiring centre forward Joelinton to bring some of his family over from Brazil as they fear the club record signing’s problems on the pitch are partly down to the difficulties caused by moving to a new country on his own.

Manager Steve Bruce is working tirelessly with the striker to get him used to the physicality of the Premier League with extra training sessions put on in the week in order to improve his hold up play.

The striker has also been encouraged to spend as much time as possible at the training ground with Andy Carroll, who has been asked to act as a mentor to the Brazilian. Joelinton is still trying to improve his command of the English language - another complicating factor in his acclimatisation process - but has shown a willingness to learn.

Yet, despite Joelinton’s poor form, there is also a recognition that the team have left the £40m signing from Hoffenheim badly isolated, meaning he is often competing with two defenders whenever the ball is played up to him, on the ground, or in the air.

Crucially, sources have repeatedly told Telegraph Sport that there is genuine sympathy for the player, who only turned 23 a few days after completing his move from Germany, and there are no question marks surrounding his attitude or commitment. He is popular in the dressing room and has made an effort to integrate.