17 h. ago Phenomenon Nick Woltemade has graceful flow to be Isak’s substitute

After rejecting Bayern, the £70m German striker is prepared to seize his chance and become Newcastle’s next great No 9Now Nick Woltemade is heading to Tyneside, we can read out the summer final scores. Premier League 2 Bayern Munich 0, after Florian Wirtz recently described his decision to choose Liverpool ahead of Bayern – which profoundly shocked many in Germany, not least the perennial champions themselves – as “taking the more difficult option” in order to best develop his talents.Woltemade, rather than waiting for a move to Munich next summer, has followed his international colleague in taking the plunge. The Germany No 9 shirt beckons at next summer’s World Cup and the man who will presumably be wearing that number at St James’ Park is prepared to seize his opportunity. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Sunday’s briefing: Man Utd finally win and Newcastle sign new striker

Bruno Fernandes scored last-gasp penalty as United edged past Burnley, while Newcastle completed a club-record move for Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade.

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31 h. ago Transfer roundup: Villa keen on Lucas Paquetá while Newcastle land Woltemade

‘This is the right place for me to find my best level,’ says WoltemadeNottingham Forest sign Juventus defender Nicolò SavonaAston Villa are targeting a late move for Lucas Paquetá, who could miss West Ham’s trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday because of doubts over his future.Paquetá is understood to be open to a transfer and is understood to have misgivings over playing at the City Ground. However, sources at West Ham are surprised at suggestions the midfielder is reluctant to appear for Graham Potter’s troubled side. There were no signs of Paquetá being unhappy in training and he has travelled with the rest of the squad. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Transfer roundup: West Ham reject Villa’s Paquetá move while Newcastle land Woltemade

Paquetá could miss West Ham’s trip to Nottingham ForestWoltemade’s £69m move from Stuttgart a club record for NewcastleAston Villa have failed with a loan bid for Lucas Paquetá, who could miss West Ham’s trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday because of doubts over his future. The proposed deal contained an obligation to buy.Paquetá is understood to be open to a transfer and is understood to have misgivings over playing at the City Ground. However, sources at West Ham are surprised at suggestions the midfielder is reluctant to appear for Graham Potter’s troubled side. There were no signs of Paquetá being unhappy in training and he has travelled with the rest of the squad. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Transfer roundup: Newcastle land striker Nick Woltemade in club

‘This is the right place for me to find my best level,’ says WoltemadeNottingham Forest sign Juventus defender Nicolò SavonaNewcastle have signed the German forward Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart in a club-record deal reportedly worth £69m.The 23-year-old’s deal eclipses the £63m Newcastle paid for Alexander Isak three years ago when the Sweden striker, now wanted by Liverpool, became the club’s most expensive player. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Alexander Isak edges closer to Liverpool move as Newcastle confirm Nick Woltemade signing

The summer’s most acrimonious transfer saga is set to go down to the wire

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38 h. ago Newcastle complete £65m striker transfer to open door for Alexander Isak Liverpool move

Newcastle United have finally had some success in their search for attacking reinforcements, potentially paving the way for Alexander Isak to complete his big-money move to Liverpool

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60 h. ago Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira sees transfer hopes boosted by Newcastle deal for Nick Woltemade

Stuttgart have more financial muscle to complete late summer move after Magpies swoop for German forward

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61 h. ago Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira sees transfer hopes boosted by £70m Newcastle deal

Stuttgart have more financial muscle to complete late summer move after Magpies swoop for Nick Woltemade

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62 h. ago Vincent Kompany laments Premier League’s wealth as Newcastle pip Bayern to Nick Woltemade

Newcastle are on the verge of signing Woltemade for £69m

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62 h. ago Inside Newcastle's advance for Nick Woltemade which could now unlock Alexander Isak to Liverpool

At 4.45pm on Monday, as the TV trucks pulled into St James' Park and the glare of the world was on the home of Newcastle United, there was a fixture of equal significance kicking off in the suburbs.

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62 h. ago Vincent Kompany aims pointed 'money' dig after missing out on £65m target to Newcastle

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has spoken out after striker Nick Woltemade became the latest transfer target they missed out on to a Premier League rival

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62 h. ago Arne Slot drops new Liverpool transfer hint after fresh Alexander Isak twist

Newcastle’s move for Nick Woltemade could now open door for Isak to seal dream Anfield switch

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62 h. ago Nick Woltemade arrives on Tyneside as Newcastle consider Alexander Isak exit

The 23-year-old Germany international was undergoing a medical on Friday.

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63 h. ago Eddie Howe delivers positive Newcastle transfer update as Liverpool and Alexander Isak wait

Newcastle United are set to seal a deal for Stuttgart star Nick Woltemade which could open up the prospect of Alexander Isak making a late move to Liverpool as his transfer saga continues

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64 h. ago Eddie Howe gives ‘positive’ Nick Woltemade update as Newcastle close in on new striker

The Stuttgart striker could join to bolster Howe’s hopes at Newcastle, with Anthony Gordon suspended and Alexander Isak still holding out for a transfer away

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3 d. ago Newcastle close to £65m deal for Nick Woltemade – could it pave way for Alexander Isak exit?

The Germany U21 forward looks set to join Newcastle for a club record £65m fee

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3 d. ago Newcastle close in on £65m deal set to open door for Alexander Isak's Liverpool transfer

Newcastle have been searching for a striker all summer, missing out on Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, but now Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade is heading to St James' Park

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3 d. ago Liverpool handed Alexander Isak transfer boost as Newcastle strike shock Nick Woltemade deal

Stuttgart forward heading to St James’ Park in move that could open door for Isak to finally join Reds before summer deadline

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3 d. ago Newcastle close on £78m deal to sign Stuttgart and Germany striker Nick Woltemade

Transfer likely to open door for Isak to join LiverpoolWoltemade has been a Bayern target this summerNewcastle are close to finalising a £78m deal for Stuttgart’s Germany striker Nick Woltemade.With negotiations well advanced the 23-year-old is believed to be ready to fly to Tyneside at short notice for a medical for a transfer that could very well open the door to Alexander Isak securing his long-coveted move to Liverpool. Continue reading...

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