Newcastle star makes Alexander Isak admission after 'potential for tension' - 'Definitely pressure'

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Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade has admitted that replacing Liverpool forward Alexander Isak in the North East has come with big pressure after a big-money move this summer. Isak forced his way out of St James' Park with Newcastle attempting to replace him with several players before eventually landing on a $87 million (£66 million) deal for Woltemade, who has made a strong start in the Premier League, where he has scored four goals in eight appearances.

"I quickly realized in Newcastle that it was a good fit not only on a footballing level, but also on a personal one." Newcastle United bought Nick Woltemade as they sold Alexander Isak to Liverpool (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) With $169 million (£125 million) set to come in for Isak, Newcastle had cash to burn on Woltemade. "Nevertheless, I was happy that Newcastle saw enough potential in me to pay that amount.

“For me personally, it makes no difference whether I go from Werder Bremen to Stuttgart on a free transfer or from Stuttgart to Newcastle for €75 million, even though I know that the fee means a few more pairs of eyes are on me. Within the team, the transfer fee isn’t a factor at all." Liverpool has already played Newcastle once this season, winning late on thanks to Rio Ngumoha's goal.