Newcastle United have signalled their willingness to let Alexander Isak leave the club after finalising a deal to bring German striker Nick Woltemade to Tyneside. The £69 million deal for Woltemade, who is set to join from Stuttgart, marks a new club-record for the Magpies. With the transfer window closing in just a few days, the signing of Woltemade could pave the way for Isak’s long-anticipated move to Liverpool.
Woltemade, expected to undergo a medical on Friday, will arrive in Newcastle following a £64.86m (€75m) fee, with the potential for an additional £4.3m (€5m) in performance-related add-ons. This move surpasses the £63m Newcastle spent on Isak three years ago, reflecting the club’s ambition to strengthen their forward line.
The shift in the Magpies’ transfer strategy has strengthened the prospect of Isak’s departure. The Swedish striker, who has made it clear that he no longer wants to play for the club, has been absent from Newcastle’s squad this season, adding fuel to rumours of his potential move to Liverpool. Despite a £110m bid from Liverpool being rejected earlier in the summer, the Reds are now expected to increase their offer to match Newcastle’s demands.
The arrival of Woltemade at St James’ Park will likely be the final piece of the puzzle before Isak’s exit. With just days left in the transfer window, the ball is now in Liverpool’s court to make a renewed bid for the 24-year-old striker. However, for Newcastle, the deal hinges on Liverpool’s willingness to meet the club’s valuation.
