Sources: Newcastle price interested club out of deal to sign exit-linked star, they want to recoup fee paid

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 4 May 2026 19:30, UK Newcastle United are adamant that they cannot allow striker Nick Woltemade to leave on the cheap this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Magpies are certain that they cannot afford to stomach a “huge loss” on the 24-year-old, after they shelled out an initial £69million to sign him from Stuttgart last season. Woltemade hasn’t scored in the Premier League since December, and while his form is providing a major concern on Tyneside, Newcastle have no plans to try and cut their losses on him. 🔄 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 evidence convinces Bayern MunichBayern Munich have been long-term admirers of Woltemade, having previously been heavily linked with him last summer before he ultimately ended up moving to the Premier League. However, it is also clear that the frontman’s form since moving to St James’ Park has put off the Bavarian outfit, as they are now convinced that he is not worth paying big money to sign.

Woltemade’s recent decline has left Newcastle in a difficult situation, but they are not willing to succumb to a cut-price offer for him ahead of next season. Magpies set to struggle in ‘buyer’s market’ this summerFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that there is a “huge question mark” over Woltemade at Newcastle, amid uncertainty as to how he will be used next term.The Scottish businessman outlined that this summer’s transfer window is likely to be a “buyer’s market” with little cash floating around for big-money deals.