Newcastle close to Nick Woltemade deal that could unlock Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer - as HUGE fee is revealed

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Newcastle United have agreed a significant transfer deal to sign German striker Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart, potentially for a club-record fee of around €85 million (£73.5 million) plus an additional €5 million (£4.3 million) in add-ons. This breakthrough could unlock the transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle to Liverpool, as the club had insisted on securing a replacement before allowing their Sweden international forward to depart.

Following a summer of unsuccessful attempts to strengthen their attacking options—after pursuits of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko ended without results, and bids for Yoane Wissa and Jorgen Strand Larsen were rejected—Newcastle appear to have finally resolved this key transfer challenge. Woltemade, aged 23, has reportedly said his goodbyes at Stuttgart’s MHPArena and is expected to travel to Newcastle for a medical within 24 hours.

This transfer represents a major statement of intent by Newcastle amid ongoing interest from Liverpool in Isak. The deal marks a potential turning point in Newcastle's transfer window, providing the club with a high-profile striker replacement which could pave the way for the subsequent big-money Isak transfer to Liverpool.

Details from reliable sources including Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg and corroborating reports by Sky Sports confirm the agreement and imminent completion of Woltemade’s transfer. The rapid progression underscores the strategic nature of this move, addressing Newcastle’s pressing need for attacking reinforcements while enabling their key forward’s exit under favorable terms.

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