Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce said a few days back that he will be completely in charge of transfers at the club, and that he will have the final say in developing the squad.

The Magpies have signed Joelinton on a club-record transfer fee, and if the reports are to be believed they are working on several other deals simultaneously.

After Saturday’s pre-season defeat against Preston North End, when Bruce was asked to provide the latest update on the transfer front, the Magpies boss said he is not the right person to ask.

“I’m not the right one (to ask) at the minute as I haven’t spoken to anyone today, so I’ll find out later tonight,” said Bruce. “Hopefully in the next 24/48 hours something might be closer.”

This comment from Bruce has drawn the attention of the Newcastle fans on social networking site Twitter.

Many of them ridiculed Bruce’s initial comments about being the supreme authority on transfer-related matters, while others are saying he probably didn’t comprehend the mess into which he has plunged in.

Here are some of the reactions from the Newcastle fans on Twitter:

Surely you would know steve ..after all your no puppet

— we’ve got mirandinha ..he’s not from argentina (@HopeJohnny) July 27, 2019

But, but,…. you the man in charge of transfers no Is that not what you told us Mr Bruce

— Philip Clark (@striker990) July 27, 2019

But, but,…. you the man in charge of transfers no Is that not what you told us Mr Bruce

— Philip Clark (@striker990) July 27, 2019

Ahh, he’s starting to get the drift. He’s not In the loop on transfers. As Keegan said – it’s not like it said it would be in the brochure.

Prepare for disillusionment Steve.

— Lan Fenwick (@FenwickLan) July 27, 2019

He’s beginning to understand how it works now…

— Pete’s Tweets (@catweevil) July 27, 2019

Puppet/ fall guy / Judas

— kev@carly (@CharleyFarley50) July 28, 2019

He ain’t the right one to ask in general. He has no control. No clue. No hope. Oh aye but blame Rafa.

— Sam Garcia (@SanDiegoSam1975) July 27, 2019

He hasn’t got a clue what there upto he will be told a player has signed the same day

— shit tipster (@ihendo1) July 27, 2019