Newcastle are close to completing a 64.9 million ($87.5m) transfer for VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, with the Germany international set to undergo a medical on Friday. Woltemade, 23, has two Germany caps, stands 6ft 6ins, and was previously a Bayern Munich target before Newcastle moved ahead. The Woltemade deal could facilitate Alexander Isak's potential transfer to Liverpool, though Liverpool have not raised their 110m bid after its rejection. Newcastle experienced a difficult summer failing to secure several striker targets, and the club remains linked with Yoane Wissa and Jrgen Strand Larsen ahead of the transfer deadline.
Newcastle are close to sealing a 64.9 million ($87.5m) deal for VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade with the Germany international due to undergo a medical on Friday, sources have told ESPN. Woltemade is expected at the club training ground on Friday morning. The 23-year-old, capped twice by Germany, had been a target for Bayern Munich, but Newcastle have moved ahead of the Bundesliga champions in the race for the 6ft 6ins striker after having a bid accepted by Stuttgart for the player.
A successful conclusion of a deal for Woltemade could unlock the door for Alexander Isak to complete a move to Liverpool, but sources have said that the Premier League champions have yet to increase their 110m bid for the Sweden international following its rejection by Newcastle earlier this month. Newcastle have endured a difficult summer in the transfer market with the club struggling to attract a new striker.
Newcastle have endured a difficult summer in the transfer market with the club struggling to attract a new striker. Efforts to sign Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike all failed to result in a successful conclusion, with each player choosing to join a Premier League rival. Newcastle are still attempting to add further reinforcements, with moves for Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Wolves striker Jrgen Strand Larsen still possible before Monday's 7 p.m. BST transfer deadline.
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