Newcastle United have broken their transfer record by securing the signing of Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade in a deal worth just over £69 million. The package includes an upfront fee of £64.86m (€75m) plus £4.3m (€5m) in add-ons, edging past the £63m the Magpies paid for Alexander Isak three years ago.
The move could have major implications for Liverpool, who remain keen on bringing Isak to Anfield. Newcastle have consistently stated that their star forward would only be allowed to leave if the club had a suitable replacement lined up. Woltemade’s arrival ticks that box—though Newcastle are also pushing to sign a second striker before opening the door to negotiations.
Liverpool already tested Newcastle’s resolve earlier this summer with a £110m-plus-add-ons bid, which was swiftly rejected. To land Isak now, the Reds will almost certainly need to raise their offer and potentially set a new British transfer record.
The Swedish striker’s situation adds further pressure: he has made it clear he no longer wishes to play for Newcastle and has not featured in a single game this season. With the transfer window closing in less than three days, the stage is set for a dramatic finale involving two of the Premier League’s top clubs.
