Newcastle have ‘big decision’ to make over Nick Woltemade - Keith Wyness
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Credit: Imago Sat 21 March 2026 7:30, UK Newcastle United will need to make a decision on the futures of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa in the summer transfer window.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, as the pair struggle for form on Tyneside.Woltemade may already be seeking a return to Germany, whilst Wissa has struggled for fitness since his move from Brentford.Eddie Howe has tried to convert Woltemade into an attacking midfielder recently, whilst Wissa has not played any part from the bench in the last three matches.It is a problem that Howe may look to solve at Newcastle in the summer transfer window, with the Toon having dropped into mid-table of the Premier League after a fifth-placed finish last season. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle’s ‘big expenditure’ in the transfer market ‘hasn’t worked out’ Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Woltemade and Wissa have failed to live up to expectations at Newcastle.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks the club may have blown the money they had received from the sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool.Minutes Played1,609Goals7Expected Goals6.26Shots30Shots on target12Nick Woltemade’s 2025-26 Premier League stats for Newcastle.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Look, Wissa has been, apparently, you know, he’s coming back from an injury, hasn’t quite got the confidence in his body at the moment.
Whatever the truth is, he hasn’t performed either. “So they got some big decisions because that was a big expenditure for those two last year, and it hasn’t worked out and that was the Isak money.” Newcastle warned after ticketing announcementsFormer Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Newcastle could struggle to sell tickets at St James’ Park.It comes after the club increased season ticket prices by five per cent for the fourth year running, and with results and performances on the pitch not meeting supporters’ expectations.
Newcastle are planning to either increase the capacity of their home ground, or build a new stadium, and increasing ticket prices further could lead to empty seats. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Newcastle Insider Access Get the full story from St James’ Park and Darsley Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Tyneside.