Troy Deeney has taken a swipe at Joelinton as he insists he can still play in the Premier League.
Deeney hit 10 goals in 27 games last season but Watford were relegated. He still believes he can play at the top level though, and compared his tally last season to £40million man Joelinton as proof that he's worth a shot.
Ironically, United have been linked with Deeney in the past and he is a possible alternative if Newcastle don't manage to pull off a move for Callum Wilson.
Spurs and West Brom have been linked with the forward, who is training away from the main group at Watford with the club seemingly ready to move him on.
"I definitely still see myself as a Premier League striker," he told the Sun.
"I scored double figures last season on one leg. Now I’m over my knee troubles. I’m back on two legs.
“I got ten in the league from 27 games, which was not a bad return. I know it includes penalties but Bruno Fernandes scores penalties as well at Man United.
“I’m not comparing myself to Fernandes but I’ve scored the opportunities presented to me.
“How many did Sebastien Haller get last year for West Ham? Six or seven. Or Joelinton for Newcastle? Two.
“Put it into context: these are £40million players and I only cost £300,000. My time’s not up.
"Physically or mentally, I wasn’t as fit as I needed to be last season but I learnt that I shouldn’t have pushed to play so many games and should have missed one to come back fitter for the next one."
