However, the German forward is on his way to the Premier League. According to Sky Sports in Germany, Newcastle United have agreed a deal with Stuttgart for Woltemade. The Premier League side will be paying a fixed fee close to €85 million with €5 million in add-ons. Woltemade has also given the nod for this move as he travels to complete the medical this weekend.
We are delighted to get Nick's signing over the line so quickly. He fits the profile for exactly what we have been looking for to add to our attacking options. He's strong in a lot of areas he has great technical ability and has proven himself to be a real threat in one of Europe's top leagues but he's also still at an age where he has plenty of room to develop and grow here.
Positive signs. Things are moving and developing in a good way at the moment. Until it's done I can't confirm anything but fingers crossed. I don't think that is going to be possible [for Woltemade to play against Leeds tomorrow] due to lots of reasons I don't understand. The most important thing is we try to bring a centre-forward in that's what we've been working hard to do all summer. Share
Wolverhampton Wanderers remain determined to keep hold of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite strong and persistent interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies recently returned with an improved bid worth 55 million, but Wolves swiftly rejected the offer and maintain that the Norwegian international is not for sale. Strand Larsen, 25, has become one of Wolves' most influential players since his arrival from Celta Vigo. The powerful forward has impressed with his goal scoring quality and physical presence.
Under Manager Eddie Howe, Newcastle's strongest attribute is its tough, aggressive defense. This approach has allowed the Magpies to seal games and change their narrative in recent years, while also fostering a hostile relationship with many Premier League teams, including Liverpool. Without Darwin Nunez's heroic off-the-bench performance two years ago, Liverpool's vulnerability at St. James' Park would be even clearer.
That made for a raucous atmosphere at St James' Park, where Newcastle were in control for long periods, Gordon wasting their best chance in the 28th minute when he headed over from Harvey Barnes' left-wing cross. Gravenberch punished that profligacy seven minutes later, Liverpool's returning midfielder silencing the home crowd by firing in off the left-hand post from the edge of the area.
"I think that, to be very honest, it is one of the best midfields in the league," Guimaraes told ESPN. "Everyone is similar, but everyone has their own way of playing, Joelinton is stronger, I'm a bit more technical and Tonali is a gladiator, so we were able to gather our strengths for the team and I believe that we are a midfield that does everything."