Hello Atlassian Community,
We are having a problem with the new Jira.
There is no longer this feature to create a linked issue (i have circled it in yellow).

I have looked at numerous QA's and tickets to get that ability back, but i have not succeeded.
Please advise me on how i can at least get the similar functionality back without having to create a sub-task, or another issue, then go back to the old issue i was working on and click "link issue" and then choose "relates to".
Yes, i have tried using the "link issue" button, but i cannot create a linked issue. I can only link existing issues, then i have to go back and link it together.
I appreciate any help. Thank you!